Melon Seeds - Rocky Ford HEIRLOOM - OPEN POLLINATED
- 2-3 Pound Melons
- 75-90 Days to Harvest
- Prefers full sun exposure
Availability & Turnaround Time
All seeds are shipped year-round, while flower bulbs are shipped on a seasonal basis. Typical turnaround times for in-stock items is between 2 – 5 business days.
| Category | Shipping Period |
|---|---|
| All Seeds: | |
| Zones 2 – 10 | Year-Round |
| Spring Planted Bulbs & Perennials (March - June): | |
| Zones 8 – 10 Pre-Orders | Mid March |
| Zones 7 Pre-Orders | Late March-Early April |
| Zones 6 Pre-Orders | Early-Mid April |
| Zones 5 Pre-Orders | Mid-Late April |
| Zones 2 – 4 Pre-Orders | Late April-Early May |
| All Zones Ship Until Inventory is Sold Out | May - June |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris (Late August - November): | |
| All Zones | Start Shipping late August |
| Fall Planted Bulbs & Perennials (September - January): | |
| Zones 2-4 Pre-Orders | Mid September |
| Zones 5 Pre-Orders | Mid-Late September |
| Zones 6 Pre-Orders | Late September |
| Zones 7 Pre-Orders | Late September - Early October |
| Zones 8-10 Pre-Orders | Early October |
| All Zones Ship Until Inventory is Sold Out | Mid October - January |
| NOTE: Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots ship to ALL ZONES beginning in October. | |
We try our utmost to maintain reliable inventory of all products, and are very proud of our record in doing so. However, as we are a company engaged in what Mother Nature provides, we do sometimes experience shortages and crop failures beyond our control. If, for any reason, we are required to backorder any portion of your order, rest assured we will keep you apprised of updated shipping information and/or any other options that may satisfy your needs and wishes.
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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