Deep salmon flesh, sweet attractive, round, coarse netted melon with few seeds. Early variety suitable for cool seasons or warm seasons. Sow in mid November after frosts. Require soil temp 19º C +.Rake in a layer of manure. Make a round hill 45cm diameter. Press down the centre of the hill with fist, place 4 seeds in. Cover with lose soil. Keep moist. At seedling stage thin to 2 seedlings and water. A black plastic mulch is recommended for colder soils.