Description
Cucumis melo
A Canadian heirloom bred for the harsh climate of Quebec.
A cross between Montreal and banana melons, Oka was developed by Father Athanase of the Trappist Monastery near Oka, Quebec in 1912. Fruits sport thick, bright orange flesh and an enchanting aroma, and they can ripen fully in short northern seasons! Harvest when they release easily from the vine with a light tug.
Seeds grown by Sunnyside Vine Farm in Lenore, ID.
30 seeds.
Directions: Start indoors in pots 2-4 weeks before last frost and transplant outside after. Or direct seed after last frost. Harden for a week before transplanting, and water thoroughly after. Muskmelons are ripe when they slip from the vine when you give them a tug.
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Planting Depth |
Seed Spacing |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
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1/2” |
3' |
3-10 |
80 |