Melon Seeds, Jenny Lind

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Min. seed count:
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Description

Lusciously sweet, wildly productive, and easy to grow, this green-fleshed melon is named for Jenny Lind, the famous 19th century Swedish soprano whose American tour made her a superstar. The melon first appeared in Philadelphia markets around 1840. It was a new selection of an older variety called the Centre melon, said to have originated in Armenia. It is not entirely clear how the turban-shaped melon with the distinctive knob on its bottom end came to be named for the “Swedish Nightingale,” but references to it as such began appearing just a few years after Jenny Lind wrapped up her two-year tour of America in 1852. In its day, the Jenny Lind did not spread much beyond the mid-Atlantic region, though today it is a culinary classic!

  • 80 days
  • Full Sun
  • Seed Depth: 1/2"
  • Sprouts in 7-14 Days
  • Ideal Temperature: 75-90 Degrees F
  • Plant Spacing: 18"
  • Frost Hardy: No
  • Cucumis melo
 

Growing Tips, Tricks and FAQs

Growing Tips

 Melons prefer slightly sandy, very rich, well-drained soil. Be careful not to over water vines, especially as fruit is approaching maturity.

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