Sakata's Sweet Asian Melon

Sakata's Sweet Asian Melon

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Sakata's Sweet Melon is renowned for its high sugar content, making it one of the sweetest melons available! This exquisite 3-4", 10-12 oz melon features round-to-oval smooth-skinned fruits with a pale yellow hue and a sweet, pale-green flesh that is perfect for summer snacking. Sometimes called "honey melon", this super-sweet Asian melon has been grown across Eastern Asia for centuries and only recently been introduced to Western countries. Fun fact: this melon variety was developed by the renowned Japanese seed company, Sakata, which has been a leader in innovative and high-quality horticultural products since 1913!

Also Known As: Conomon, Honey Melon, Thin-Wall Melon, Chinese White Melon, Japanese Golden Melon, Sakata Melon, Asian Melon, Sweet Muskmelon, Xiang Gua 香瓜, Tian Gua 甜瓜, Gan Gua 甘瓜, Chamoe, Asian Pear Melon, Asian Sweet Melon, Oriental Melon.

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Plant Name:
 Melon, Sakata's Sweet
Latin Name:
 Cucumis melo var. makuwa
Days to Germinate: 7-14
Days to Harvest: 85
Germination Rate: 93%
Test Date: 5/24
Growth Habit: Vine
USDA Zones: 4-12
Lifespan: Annual
Brand: TomorrowSeeds
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
GMO: No
Pollination:
 Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: No
Seeds Packed For**: 2025

*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.


Planting Instructions:

 

Soil Preparation:


Prepare soil by removing large weeds, large rocks, and litter from the planting area. Dig or plow the soil 8-10 inches deep in winter or early spring. You may optionally apply manure or compost to build the organic matter content of the soil. Turn the soil over to cover organic material completely. Next, work the soil into ridges or hills 4-8 inches high and 12-14 inches wide. This creates well-draining soil beds. Heavier soils may require higher soil beds.
 
Since melons are vining crops, they require a lot of space and are best for larger gardens or lot-sized urban gardens; they may grow in small gardens if vines are trellised and the fruit is supported. Melons grow best in deep, well-draining sandy or sandy loam soil with plenty of organic matter and a neutral pH. Heavy soils with lots of clay may cause smaller sized plants and produce fewer melons.

Planting:

Try not to plant seeds until the soil warms in the spring and all danger of frost is past since melons are warm-season crops and can be easily injured by frost. Black plastic mulch can help to increase soil temperature and give melons an earlier start on growth. To direct sow, plant 6-8 seeds 1/2 inches deep in hills spaced 2-3 feet apart within rows. Water after planting if soil is dry.

Transplanting, in contrast to direct sowing, may save 10-12 days of harvest time. To transplant, plant seeds in peat pots 2-4 weeks before transplanting. Transplant into the garden before the second true leaf opens ("true leaves" are the first two large leaves that appear before the smaller "seed leaves" appear). After melon plants break through the soil, thin to 2 plants per hill.
 

Planting Depth: 1/2 inch
Within-Row Spacing:
 2-3 feet
Between-Row Spacing:
 6-8 feet

 

Care During the Season:

Watering: Water the at least 1 inch per week. High temperatures, high winds, and sandy soils will increase the need for water.

Weeding and Pruning: Keep plants as weed-free as possible. When plowing or hoeing, be careful not to cut too deeply into the soil near the melon plants as cutting the feeder rooters which may slow the plant's growth. Pruning can increase fruit size of muskmelons and honeydews, but it is usually not needed.

Fertilizing: Melons benefit from small amounts of fertilizer in 2 or 3 applications. Dig a 4-6 inch deep trench, about 2 inches from the side of the row, all down the row. You may optionally scatter 2-3 pounds of fertilizer for every 60-70 feet of row in the trench.  
 
Insecticides: Insecticides may be used to protect plants. Bt-based insecticides and sulfur are organic options that can be used for prevention. Sulfur also has fungicidal properties and helps in controlling many diseases. Bt neem oil can be used to control the spider mites, and pyrethins can control for the cucumber beetle. Neem oil and insecticidal soaps are good ways to control for aphids. Before using a pesticide, read the label and always follow cautions, warnings and directions.

Diseases: Rotating crops is important for disease control. If spots appear on the leaves and no insects are present, a fungicide may be needed. Neem oil, sulfur, and other fungicides may be used. Please always follow label directions.
 

Harvesting:

Harvest conomon melon when the fruit rind changes from light green to light yellow and there is a sweet odor. Harvest melons using pruners and cut the fruit from the vines.

 

Nutrition Facts:
Calories 149
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.8 g 1%
Saturated fat 0.2 g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 71 mg 2%
Potassium 1177 mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 36 g 12%
Dietary fiber 4 g 16%
Sugar 35 g
Protein 3.7 g 7%
Vitamin A 269% Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 4% Iron 0%
Vitamin D 15% Vitamin B-6 0%
Cobalamin 13% Magnesium
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.