Anne's Pocket Melon Seeds For Planting - Prescott Fond Blanc: Exquisite Gardening Delights Await You!

Key Features:

• A Rare Heirloom Variety: Anne’s Pocket Melon (Prescott Fond Blanc) is a traditional French heirloom known for its rich aroma and distinctive ribbed rind.

• Compact and Decorative Fruits: Produces small, round, golden-orange melons with deeply ribbed skin—perfect for both culinary and ornamental use.

• Sweet, Fragrant Flesh: The interior is salmon-colored, tender, and mildly sweet with a distinctive floral fragrance.

• Adaptable and Hardy: Suitable for warm to temperate climates and thrives in well-drained soil under full sun.

• Non-GMO and Open-Pollinated: Ideal for sustainable, organic home gardening.

• Early Maturing & Productive: Compact growth habit makes it an excellent choice for small gardens or container planting.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Cucumis melo var. Prescott Fond Blanc

• Common Name (US): Anne’s Pocket Melon / Prescott Fond Blanc Melon

• Plant Type: Annual fruiting vine

• Seed Type: Non-GMO, Heirloom, Open-pollinated

• Fruit Size: 1–2 lbs; small, round, and heavily ribbed

• Fruit Color: Golden-yellow with salmon-pink flesh

• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained sandy loam

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.5

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Water Requirements: Regular watering during early growth; moderate during fruiting

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual)

• Germination Time: 7–10 days

• Germination Temperature: 70–85°F (21–29°C)

• Days to Maturity: 85–95 days

• Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches apart; rows 4–6 feet apart

• Harvest Season: Late Summer to Early Fall

• Maintenance Level: Low

Planting Guide:

1. Seed Preparation: Start seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after soil warms to 70°F.

2. Sowing Depth: Plant seeds ½ inch deep in loose, well-draining soil.

3. Light Requirements: Full sunlight for optimal sweetness and fruit color.

4. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy; reduce watering slightly as fruits ripen to concentrate flavor.

5. Support: Grow on small mounds or low trellises for better airflow and fruit development.

6. Harvesting: Melons are ready when the skin turns golden-orange and emits a strong, sweet aroma.