Melon 'Ananas D' Amerique A Chair Verte'

Cucumismelo var. inodorus

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Logan, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutrals
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Logan, UT | October 2010 | positive

Very easy melon to grow. For me, it's an extremely early melon. I have a short season and live in a cold pocket. Last year I grew it i...Read More

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Panhandle Gulf Coast, FL (Zone 8b) | September 2010 | neutral

This was not a sweet or productive melon for me. I purchased these seeds on ebay, which is always a bit of a gamble.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

This historic heirloom was grown by Thomas Jefferson in 1794. It was offered commercially in the USA in 1824, and it was illustrated in c...Read More

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