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Jenny Lind Melon — Melons | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Jenny Lind Melon
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

70-80days to harvest

7-10days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow after soil reaches 65°F or start indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost. Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained sandy loam with good organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 30-36 inches
Height: 6-9 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light green with fine netting and pale orange flesh
Size: 3-4 inches diameter, 1-2 pounds
Shape: Flattened round with distinctive turban button end
Flavour: Intensely sweet and aromatic with rich cantaloupe flavor

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, individual servings, fruit cups, gourmet presentations

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cucumber beetles, squash vine borers, aphids
Diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, downy mildew
Resistance: Typical heirloom disease resistance, adapted to eastern climates

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	August – 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 improving melon flavor

MarigoldsDeters cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes that commonly attack melons

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids, draws pests away from melons

RadishesRepels cucumber beetles and squash bugs while improving soil structure

BeansFixes nitrogen in soil to benefit heavy-feeding melons without competing for space

CornProvides natural windbreak and shade during hot afternoons, complementary root systems

OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

SunflowersAttracts beneficial insects and provides afternoon shade while offering vertical growing support

Avoid

CucumberCompetes for same nutrients and attracts similar pests like cucumber beetles and squash bugs

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth and germination of melons

MintAggressive spreading nature competes for water and nutrients, can overwhelm melon root system

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 Jenny Lind Melon?

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