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Preserving Melon 'Red Seeded Citron' Seeds

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Preserving Melon 'Red Seeded Citron' - 6 Seeds

  • Commonly used to make jams and other preserves
  • An Old Heirloom variety - like nanna used to grow!

Large vines that produce round, green and white, smooth skinned fruit. Fruit has hard white/yellow flesh with red seeds and is not eaten fresh but instead is used in the kitchen for making jams, preserves, cakes, pies and other desserts. 

Also known as Colorado Preserving Melon, Citron Melon, Jam Melon, Citron Melon

Seed Starting Method Raise seedlings and plant out
Sowing Depth 20mm
Growing Season

Spring or after the last frost for the year
Germination Time 14-21 days at around 10-30c
Hardiness Frost sensitive - annual 
Plant Spacing  75cm
Plant Height N/A
Planting Position Partial or full sun, moist well manured soil
Days Until Maturity  80-100 days 
Growing tips Super easy to grow. 

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