Dakota Sisters is a classic, netted cantaloupe with orange flesh that is adapted to short growing seasons. Forty years of careful breeding and hard work by David Podoll of Prairie Road Organic Seeds of North Dakota have culminated in this reliable melon that thrives in northern climates. In particular, the Podoll’s have ensured that this variety maintains its smooth texture with medium firmness, juicy sweetness, enticing aroma, and small seed cavity. Melons are medium sized (3-4 lbs) maturing early and easily harvested when fruits slip off vine. In our trials, Dakota Sisters showed intermediate resistance to downy mildew, holding out long enough to produce an abundant harvest before de-foliating. Released under the Open Source Seed Initiative (OSSI) to keep seeds unpatented and in the hands of the people for all times. 80 days to maturity.
