Escorial – Melon Seed

Description

The Escorial melon is a premium F1 hybrid variety that delivers sweet, juicy, and aromatic fruits with a smooth, pale green rind and vibrant orange flesh. Known for its excellent flavor profile, this melon offers a refreshing, honeydew-like sweetness with a perfect balance of tanginess, making it a summer favorite. It’s an easy-to-grow, reliable melon that thrives in warm climates, producing high-quality melons with thick, flavorful flesh. Whether eaten fresh, in fruit salads, or blended into smoothies, the Escorial melon provides a delightful and refreshing taste experience.

Features:

• Sweet, Juicy Flavor: A delightful blend of honeydew and cantaloupe flavors, offering a refreshing and balanced sweetness with a hint of tang.
• Vibrant Orange Flesh: The melon has thick, rich orange flesh that’s both flavorful and visually appealing.
• Smooth, Green Rind: The smooth, pale green rind makes it easy to slice and enjoy.
• High Yielding: Produces abundant fruit per plant, with melons that grow consistently in size and quality.
• F1 Hybrid: Offers excellent disease resistance and uniform growth, ensuring a reliable harvest of top-quality melons.
• Perfect for Warm Climates: Thrives in full sun and warm weather, making it ideal for summer gardens.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for fresh eating, fruit salads, smoothies, and desserts, or even as a garnish in savory dishes.

Specifications:

• Plant Height: 12 to 18 inches (30 to 46 cm)
• Plant Spread: 3 to 4 feet (91 to 122 cm)
• Fruit Size: Typically 5 to 7 inches in diameter (13 to 18 cm)
• Fruit Weight: 2 to 4 pounds (0.9 to 1.8 kg)
• Days to Maturity: 75 to 85 days from planting
• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 4-10
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Requirements: Regular watering; melons need consistent moisture during the growing season but should not sit in waterlogged soil.
• Plant Type: Annual (F1 Hybrid)