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Queen Anne's Pocket Melon
Cucumis melo
A delightful heirloom melon best known for its heavenly perfumed scent. It is said that Victorian women once carried this melon in their pockets prior to the advent of modern deodorants. The fruits have a pretty coloration, with a bright, striped surface colored yellow and orange. Flesh is white and edible, though somewhat bland.
Seed Availability
Seeds are not available for the Queen Anne's Pocket Melon. Please visit our seed store to view current selections. Seeds were last available in June 2018.
Days to Maturity
80-90 days.
Origin
Heirloom, dating back several centuries. Specific origin is not known.
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