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Casaba Golden Beauty — Melons | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Casaba Golden Beauty
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

110-120days to harvest

8-12days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow when soil is 70°F or start indoors 4 weeks before last frost. Needs long, warm growing season.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-2 inches per week, consistent moisture throughout growth
Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam with high organic content
Soil pH: 6.2-7.0
Spacing: 48-72 inches
Height: 6-9 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright golden yellow rind with creamy white flesh
Size: 5-7 pounds
Shape: Large oval with deeply wrinkled, ridged rind
Flavour: Sweet and mild with honey-like flavor and crisp, juicy texture

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, fruit salads, pickling the rind, winter storage fruit

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cucumber beetles, squash vine borers, aphids, thrips
Diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt, fusarium wilt
Resistance: Moderate resistance to common melon diseases

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
3	May	June – July	June – August	October
4	April – May	June	June – July	October
5	April	May – June	May – July	October
6	April	May – June	May – July	September – November
7	March – April	May	May – June	September – October
8	March	April – May	April – June	August – October
9	February	March – April	March – May	July – September
10	January – February	March	March – April	July – August
11	January	February	February – March	June – July
12	January	February	February – March	June – July
13	January	February	February – March	June – July

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, whiteflies, and thrips that commonly attack melons

MarigoldDeters cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for squash bugs and cucumber beetles, repels ants

RadishRepels cucumber beetles and squash bugs, breaks up soil for melon roots

CornProvides natural shade and wind protection without competing for nutrients

SunflowerAttracts pollinators essential for melon fruit set and provides beneficial shade

OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and improves overall garden pest management

BorageAttracts pollinators and may improve melon flavor and growth

Avoid

CucumberShares same diseases like powdery mildew and attracts similar pests

PotatoMay stunt melon growth and both compete heavily for soil nutrients

Aromatic herbsStrong herbs like sage can inhibit melon germination and growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 30
Protein (g): 0.61
Fat (g): 0.15
Carbohydrate (g): 7.55
Fibre (g): 0.4
Sugars (g): 6.2
Vitamin A (µg): 28
Vitamin C (mg): 8.1
Vitamin E (mg): 0.05
Vitamin K (µg): 0.1
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.045
Folate (µg): 3
Calcium (mg): 7
Iron (mg): 0.24
Magnesium (mg): 10
Phosphorus (mg): 11
Potassium (mg): 112
Zinc (mg): 0.1
Selenium (µg): 0.4

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the melons growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Casaba Golden Beauty?

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