 | Valencia Winter Melon Seeds (Cucumis melo var. inodorus cv.). Harvested from the gardens at Monticello! The Valencia Winter Melon is a dark green-skinned melon with creamy white flesh that keeps well in winter storage. It was listed by American seedsmen by the 1830s. Similar to the Malta Melon grown by Jefferson, the Valencia ripens late for harvesting before frost. In storage its flavor and sweetness increases.Direct sow seeds in 18"-wide hills several weeks after the last spring frost, or around July 15 like the Monticello gardeners; sow... - Valencia Winter Melon Seeds (Cucumis melo var. inodorus cv.). |
