Halo Canary Hybrid Melon F1
Halo Canary Melon is a hybrid, canary melon variety with excellent disease-resistance and shelf-life. Canary melons have a bright, canary-yellow exterior with a bright white interior. The inner flesh is crisp, but softer than a pear. The flavor is similar to a traditional honeydew melon, but slightly more tangy.
Halo Canary Melon has vigorous vines that produce loads of melons. Fruits have a somewhat oblong shape and will average 9″ long and 8-9 lbs at full maturity. These are also commonly called “winter melons,” because they have a long shelf-life and can store into the cooler months much like winter squash.
Melons may be direct seeded or transplanted. For direct seeding, we recommend planting Seeds every 12″ along the intended row to ensure a good stand. Once plants emerge, thin plants to one every 2 feet. Melons can be susceptible to plant diseases if excess leaf moisture is present. As a result, we recommend using drip irrigation on watermelons to reduce leaf moisture and feed plants more effectively. During periods of heavy rainfall, using a fungicide like Liquid Copper can help to alleviate disease pressure as well.
Melons also perform well when transplanted. In early spring, we recommend transplanting to get a jump start on the growing season. Melons prefers warmer temperatures for seed to germinate. By transplanting, you can have plants in the ground before the soil temperature warms enough to direct seed. We recommend starting transplants 4-5 weeks before the desired outdoor planting date.
Melon transplants grow great in our heavy-duty seed starting trays, where they develop a solid root ball with roots that are trained to grow downward. Plants are ready to go in the ground when they can be easily pulled from the cells in the seed starting tray. Melons are ready to harvest when the tendril near the fruit completely dries. The tendril can be found between the fruit stem and the fruit. It is usually curly and green, but will dry when fruits are ready to harvest.
Halo Canary Melon Planting Information
Planting Method: direct seed or transplant
When to Plant: after last frost
Planting Depth: 1/2″
Seed Spacing: 24″
Row Spacing: 5-6′
Days to Maturity: 90
Disease Resistance: Fusarium Wilt, Powdery Mildew
