Melon 'Tigger'

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
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
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
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:

Tucson, Arizona

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Carmichael, California

Hollywood, Florida

Rutledge, Georgia

Lewisburg, Kentucky

Madisonville, Kentucky

North Las Vegas, Nevada

Jamestown, Ohio

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

San Antonio, Texas

Ahtanum, Washington

Union Gap, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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3
neutrals
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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2012 | neutral

I agree with others that the flavor is bland but the fruit is so attractive. It's a shame the flavor doesn't match the appearance of this melon.

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Yakima, WA | September 2010 | neutral

Great scent from the fruit bland taste though.

H
(Zone 7b) | September 2008 | negative

Very Bland flavor not worth the garden space

C
Fayetteville, AR (Zone 6b) | August 2008 | positive

I got this one at the local farmer's market and it was very good, very sweet. Not a good keeper. I'll probably be growing this one myself next year.

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Pembroke Pines, FL (Zone 10a) | May 2008 | negative

It smells great but taste leaves a lot to desire. Perhaps it is because of my climate? So. Florida? The plant is highly susceptible to po...Read More

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

The fruit are vibrant yellow with brilliant fire-red, zigzag stripes, (a few fruit may be solid yellow), simply beautiful! The white fles...Read More

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Bee Fly
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