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Sprite Melon — Melons | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Sprite Melon
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

75-80days to harvest

6-10days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow when soil is 65°F or start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost. Good for succession planting.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 24-36 inches
Height: 6-9 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Cream to pale yellow smooth rind with white flesh
Size: 1-2 pounds
Shape: Small round to slightly oval
Flavour: Very sweet and crisp with subtle floral notes and refreshing texture

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, fruit salads, garnishes, cocktail ingredient, Asian cuisine

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, cucumber beetles, spider mites, flea beetles
Diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, alternaria leaf spot
Resistance: Good overall disease resistance for early variety

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 mosquitoes while potentially improving melon flavor

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

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

RadishRepels cucumber beetles and squash bugs while loosening soil for melon roots

SunflowerProvides natural trellis support and attracts beneficial pollinators

OreganoRepels ants and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

CornProvides wind protection and partial shade during hot afternoons

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

Avoid

CucumberCompetes for similar nutrients and space, shares common pests and diseases

PotatoHeavy feeder that competes for nutrients and may stunt melon growth

Aromatic herbs (strong)Strong 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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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.

Sprite Melon

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

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