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Melon 'Northern Arizona'

Cucumismelo

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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
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Species
melo (MEL-oh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time

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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2006 | neutral

A 6-8 lb, smooth skinned, teardrop shaped melon with salmon flesh.

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