Southern Harvest
Quality seeds for kitchen, cottage and native gardeners
Vegetable Seeds Catalogue
Melons
Sowing periods
Cool Climate Periods
Sep 1st to Nov 30th
Temperate Climate Periods
Aug 1st to Dec 31st
Tropical & Sub-Tropical Climate Periods
Jan 1st to Dec 31st
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo
A classic cantaloupe variety, with disease resistance, that can be grown in your backyard. A good cropping vine which produces fruit weighing about 1 kg. Loves a sunny position. In cooler districts start early indoors, transplant once frosts have passed. Treated seed. 30 seeds.
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo
A sweet, warm weather melon with lime-green flesh. Melons are ripe when the stem turns brown and the ‘flick test’ sounds a little hollow. Fruits are 2-2.5 kg. Needs full sun & a sheltered spot. Can be slow growing in cooler climates, so start early in a greenhouse and on a hot bed and transplant out once cooler nights have passed. For good germination 20+oC is required. Treated seed. 30 seeds.