Delicious 51 Muskmelon

Delicious 51 Muskmelon seeds — a classic heirloom cantaloupe variety celebrated for its exceptionally sweet, salmon-orange flesh and heavenly fragrance. With a thin, netted rind and rich flavor, this melon is a summer garden staple that delivers old-fashioned taste you just can't find at the grocery store.

Each vine produces large, oval fruits averaging 5–6 lbs, bursting with juicy sweetness at peak ripeness. Whether sliced fresh, blended into smoothies, or served at a summer gathering, Delicious 51 never disappoints.

Planting Instructions

• Start indoors: 3–4 weeks before last frost date
• Direct sow: After last frost when soil reaches 70°F (21°C)
• Sow depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep
• Quantity: 2 grams avg 50-90 seeds
• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart in rows 4–6 feet apart
• Sunlight: Full sun (8+ hours per day)
• Watering: Water deeply 1–2 times per week; reduce watering as fruit ripens for sweeter flavor
• Soil: Rich, well-draining, sandy loam soil (pH 6.0–6.8)
• Germination: 5–10 days at 75–85°F (24–29°C)
• Days to maturity: Approximately 80–90 days from transplant
• Harvest tip: Ripe when the stem slips easily from the fruit and the blossom end gives slightly to pressure

Tip: Melons love the heat!