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Collective Farm Woman Melon — Melons

80-90days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost or direct sow when soil reaches 65°F. Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, deep watering preferred
Soil: Well-drained loamy soil with moderate fertility
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 36-48 inches
Height: 6-9 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Cream to pale yellow smooth skin with white flesh
Size: 6-8 inches diameter, 3-5 pounds
Shape: Round to oval
Flavour: Very sweet and refreshing with honeydew-like flavor

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, fruit salads, preserves, excellent storage melon

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, aphids
Diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, anthracnose
Resistance: Good adaptation to cool conditions, moderate disease resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

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

Companion planting

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

BasilRepels aphids, thrips, and hornworms while potentially enhancing melon flavor

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids, protecting melons

RadishesDeters cucumber beetles and squash bugs that commonly attack melons

MarigoldsRepels nematodes and various pests while attracting beneficial insects

BeansFix nitrogen in soil and don't compete heavily for nutrients with melons

SunflowersProvide beneficial shade and attract pollinators essential for melon fruit set

OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and other pests while attracting beneficial predatory insects

CatnipStrong natural repellent for cucumber beetles, aphids, and squash bugs

Avoid

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of melons and most cucurbits

PotatoesCompete for similar nutrients and may attract shared pests like aphids

Aromatic herbs (sage, rosemary)Strong essential oils can inhibit melon seed 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 Collective Farm Woman Melon?

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