Musk Melon, F1 Hybrid (SUMMER)

10 Seeds in the pack Musk Melon, F1 Hybrid (Ashrafi)

Musk Melon, F1 Hybrid is a high-yielding variety that produces sweet, juicy, and aromatic melons with smooth skin and firm, flavorful flesh. This hybrid is disease-resistant, fast-growing, and ideal for home gardens, kitchen beds, and commercial cultivation. Perfect for fresh consumption, desserts, and smoothies, it ensures a delicious harvest throughout the growing season.

 Growing Instructions

1. Seed Sowing: Sow seeds 1–2 cm deep in well-drained, fertile soil. Start indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost or sow directly after the frost has passed.

2. Spacing: Space plants 60–90 cm apart to allow proper growth and air circulation.

3. Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours/day) encourages vigorous vine growth and sweet fruit development.

4. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruiting, but avoid waterlogging.

5. Fertilizing: Apply balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks for optimal growth and fruit yield.

6. Support: Provide trellises or allow vines to sprawl; mulch around roots to retain moisture.

7. Harvesting: Fruits are ready to harvest 80–100 days after sowing when the melon emits a sweet aroma and easily separates from the vine.

 Benefits

• Sweet & Juicy Fruits: Aromatic, flavorful, and perfect for fresh consumption or desserts.

• High Yield: F1 hybrid ensures vigorous growth and abundant harvest.

• Disease-Resistant: Strong plants that withstand common melon diseases.

• Easy to Grow: Suitable for home gardens and commercial cultivation.

• Versatile Culinary Use: Ideal for smoothies, salads, and fresh eating.

Sowing Season in Pakistan:

• Main Season: February to April (Spring to Early Summer)

• In Southern regions (Sindh, lower Punjab): You can start as early as January.

• In Northern regions: Sowing is usually done from March to April, after the frost ends.