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Cucumis melo
var.
reticulatus Rockmelon
Cantaloupe
Cucurbitaceae
Rockmelons, related to watermelons,
cucumbers squashes and pumpkins, are round with firm, scaly,
greyish green to buff skin. with grooves and sutures,
that orbit the rockmelon.
The have lovely, moist, sweet orange flesh. The flesh
surrounds the seeds that are in the centre.
They are always eaten raw and fresh,
although frozen can also be enjoyable.
They are a good source of Vitamin A and C. Easy to
grow and easy to harvest.
20 fresh seeds $3.50
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Germination time is around 3 days in
Spring or Summer. |