MELON 'Ichiba Kouji'

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AKA Japanese netted melon, "Kouji Honeydew". Specialty variety dominates the netted melon market in Japan. The fruit is round, green skinned, with a fine net and matures to over 3 lbs. Sugar content will continue to rise regardless of the weather. As fruit ripens, it produces a nice aroma at the blossom end. Pruning: Pinch the primary stem at the 3rd leaf node to create 2 branches. On these branches, pinch off all third vines up to the 10th leaf node. Leave third vines on between the 11th and 15th leaf nodes and this is where 2 fruits will set. Total yield is 4 fruits per plant. 55-60 days, F1 hybrid. Show more