Green Nutmeg Melon

Scientific Name: Cucumis melo 'Green Nutmeg'

Also Known As

Cucumis melo 'Nutmeg Extra Early'
Melon 'Nutmeg Extra Early'

Plant type

vine, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 24"

planting zones

1-12

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Green Nutmeg Melon plant details

Green Nutmeg Melon is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable or vine with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Green Nutmeg Melon

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable or vine
Plant family: cucurbitaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: culinary, easy-to-grow, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Green Nutmeg Melon

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Extra EARLY & extra EASY! ‘Nutmeg Extra Early’ is a sweet light green fleshed medium melon that matures so swiftly that even we fog-land folks stand a chance at getting them to sweeten up right. Bears four to five, funky substantially netted, 2-3 pound, slightly oval melons per vine & has a distinct pleasant fragrance. In general, you should give melons the warmest spot you can & RICH SOIL! Horticulturist Fearing Burr first noted this fine melon in 1863 declaring, “It is of most delicious excellence... one of the best.”