Melon 'Ogen'

Cucumismelo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
Species
melo (MEL-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Durham, California

San Luis Obispo, California

San Marcos, California

Vacaville, California

Augusta, Georgia

New Plymouth, Idaho

Catonsville, Maryland

Radford, Virginia

Troy, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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C
Fayetteville, AR (Zone 6b) | August 2007 | positive

This melon grows well, and has a good flavor, but it doesn't store well. Also, I have to race the raccoons to the ripening melons if I e...Read More

B
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Also sold as 'Haogen'. Hungarian variety. Round 2-4 lb fruit with yellow-orange rind and slight ribs that are green and very attractive. ...Read More

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2003 | positive

A small netless melon which starts out dark green and turns browish gold upon ripening. Flesh is a creamy green with a texture between a ...Read More

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