Description
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Golden Gopher
Heritage: Twin Cities, Minnesota, USA
This unusual heirloom was developed at the University of Minnesota in the early 1930’s.
Vining plants produce oval fruit 6-7” (15-18cm) long, and 5” (13cm) in diameter. Ribbed skin is golden yellow, sometimes with slight netting near the stem end. Over the years it has come to be known as the “Brandywine” of heirloom melon do to its wonderfully sweet intense orange flesh. High sugar content (14%) holds right to the rind, allowing for little waste and heaps of taste! Note to self – be diligent at maturity time as fruits have a tendency to split while still on the vine if overripe! Shows disease resistance. Matures in 80-90 days. (34 seeds/g)
*Taste Quality* For most Melons, once picked they should be left to rest on your kitchen counter for a week before cutting. The absence from the vine signals the fruit to finish turning its carbohydrates into sugar!
Tips for Growing Marvelous Melons! Melons love heat and full sun. It is best to start indoors at least 4 weeks prior to plant date. Alternatively, melons can also be direct seeded if the season is long enough. Sow seed 1/2” (1cm) deep in warm, well fertilized soil. Plant 2-3 seedlings in mounds 24” (60cm) apart. Mulch heavily with straw so that the fruit will be cushioned against the soil. The most suitable companion plants for Melons are; corn, sunflowers, and morning glory. Do not plant near potatoes. Melons usually germinate within 5-7 days (80-90ºF/27-32ºC).
