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Akbal (Gönen Tan) Melon

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Commercially introduced by us

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An heirloom melon variety from Turkey, Akbal is commonly grown in Northwest Peninsula, Gönen and Bandırma. Fruits have white rind with green stripes and salmon-color flesh with excellent, very sweet flavor. Fruits usually weigh in the 6-10 lb range. Yield is 6-8 ton/acre.

Our current seed stock was grown by Hank Keogh and Jo Erikson of Avoca Seed in Corvallis, OR. Avoca Seed is certified organic by Oregon Tilth. Photos by Hank Keogh.

Packet has min. 25 seeds

Full sun
Planting depth: 1/2"
Sprouts in 7-10 days
Ideal Growing Temperature: 75-90F
Plant Spacing: 18-24"
Frost hardy: No
Growth habit: Vining
Cucumis melo
Growing tips: Direct-seed after or 2 weeks before last frost in potting soil. Transplant when the seedlings have 2 sets of true leaves. In our experience, melons grow better when transplanted.

Weight	0.006 lbs
Size	25 seeds, 50 seeds, 100 seeds

Weight

0.006 lbs

Size

25 seeds, 50 seeds, 100 seeds

Akbal (Gönen Tan) Melon

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