Melon 'Gaucho'

Cucumismelo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
Species
melo (MEL-oh)
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:

Athens, Alabama

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Gardener's Notes:

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Athens, AL | August 2008 | positive

this is the best tasting and easiest to grow melon.i have ever grown.

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

A beautiful melon with a golden rind with deep ribs; creamy-yellow flesh is very aromatic and juicy. Fruit is about 14" long and 8" wide,...Read More

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