We are thrilled to offer seeds for this traditional Turkish melon that has been cared for by the people of Sakarya, Turkey, for generations. Named after the fertile Pamukova Valley, this seed graciously grows productive plants with sweet and fragrant fruits that are ready to harvest mid-season.
Our current seed stock was grown by Tom Wahlberg of Decorah, IA. He was one of the former seed house managers of Seed Savers Exchange.
Packet has min. 25 seeds
Commercially introduced by us in the U.S.
Phonetically pronounced: pom-uck o-va
- Cucumis melo
- Full sun
- Planting depth: 1/2″
- Sprouts in 7-10 days
- Ideal growing temperature: 75-90F
- Plant spacing: 18″
- Frost hardy: No
- Growth habit: Vining
Soft texture when fully ripe– not musky, a little hint of banana flavor. Very interesting. Our vine stayed small, but it was a survivor of herbicide drift early in the season.
These did not mature.