Melon Seeds - Rocky Ford HEIRLOOM - OPEN POLLINATED
- 2-3 Pound Melons
- 75-90 Days to Harvest
- Prefers full sun exposure
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
|---|---|
| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Mid September |
| Zone 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
Heirloom "Rocky Ford" Melon Seeds
The Rocky Ford Melon (or Rocky Ford Cantaloupe) is a sweet and spicy-tasting heirloom muskmelon that’s been around for almost 120 years! The Rocky Ford Melon is well netted, slightly ribbed, and produces delicious orange flesh.
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Fast Facts
Name: Melon Seeds - Rocky Ford Botanical Name: Cucumis melo Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Warm Season Plant Type: Vining Features: Heirloom, Good for Microgreens Fruit Size: 2-3 lbs Days to Maturity: 60-90 Days Plant Spacing: 2-3 feet Planting Depth: 1 inch Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Hardiness Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
When to plant:
- Don’t plant your melon seeds until the soil is consistently above 70 Degrees F.
How to plant:
- Before planting, amend your soil with compost or aged manure so the melons have adequate nutrition.
- When transplanting, give your melon seeds 36 to 40 inches of space so they can spread out.
How to harvest:
- Look for the rind color turning from green to yellow or tan. Harvest your melon when it is easy to pull from the vine, but not falling off.
*Melons will generally flower before they bear fruit - this is normal and isn’t an indication that you won’t receive fruit! Pests and diseases are somewhat common with melons, so consistent attention is best.
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Product Reviews
Review
Yummy!!
My family originates from Rocky Ford- my great uncles grew these amazing melons back in the 40-50-60s. I purchased these seeds last year from Eden. Wow! What a delightful treat. I trellised them here in Arizona. They grew like crazy, even on those hot summer nights they produced gorgeous 2 pound gems. I start them in the house late Feb, so I can get them going outside in early March. Zone 10.
Grow these gems, sweetest cantaloupe on earth! Youll be glad you did. For me, its a bit of family history.
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ROCKY FORD MELLON SEED
I have eaten and or grown Rocky Ford Melons every year since September my birth year 1936. My father would grow none other and my mother surely fed me a soft spoon mashed taste right after mother's milk. Closely following the great depression most backyards had a garden and frequently grew Rocky Ford Melons. Rocky Ford is small but sweeter than the olive oil on the gates of heaven. Like my dad I will grow none other.
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