Piel De Sapo
Lambkin Melon is an F1 hybrid that brings early, reliable harvests to northern gardens and containers. Maturing in just 75 days from transplants, this compact melon thrives across hardiness zones 3-11, making it one of the few melons gardeners in cooler climates can count on. Its small, manageable size and frost-tender nature mean it's bred for quick crops in limited growing seasons, not sprawling vines that demand endless space.
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Moderate
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This hybrid's true strength lies in its speed and adaptability. Seventy-five days from transplant to ripe fruit is genuinely fast for melons, and the compact growth habit means you can tuck plants into smaller gardens, containers, or tight spaces where traditional melons would dominate. Early maturity combined with disease resistance to Fusarium Wilt makes Lambkin a reliable choice when you want melon flavor without the guesswork.
As an edible melon, Lambkin delivers fresh fruit for eating out of hand or slicing into fruit salads. Its compact size and early maturity make it especially valued by home gardeners and those in regions with shorter growing seasons who might otherwise struggle to ripen full-sized melons before frost arrives.
Sow seeds indoors in 50-cell plug trays or 2-3 inch biodegradable pots in late April, roughly one month before your intended transplant date. Plant 3 seeds per cell about 1/4 inch deep. Maintain soil temperature at 80-90°F (27-32°C) until germination occurs. Once sprouted, grow seedlings at 75°F (24°C), being careful not to let soil dry out. About one week before transplanting, reduce both water and temperature to harden off seedlings and prepare them for outdoor conditions.
Transplant outdoors only after all frost danger has passed and soil is warm and settled. Space plants 2-3 feet apart in rows 6 feet apart. Remove row covers when female flowers appear on the vine.
Harvest melons 75 days after transplanting when they reach full maturity. Look for a sweet aroma at the blossom end and a slight give when gently pressed; fully ripe melons will slip easily from the vine with a light twist.
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