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Organic 'Oka' Embroidered Melon

Name: Organic 'Oka' Embroidered Melon
Brand: Les jardins de l'écoumène
SKU: ECOU-SEMENCES
Price: 4.49 CAD
Availability: InStock

Latin name Cucumis melo

Quantity per packet About 25 seeds

Product information

Product
identification

Latin nameCucumis melo

FamilyCucurbitaceae

TypeFruit

CycleAnnual

Quantity per packAbout 25 seeds

Code produitJAREC-0142

Product
description

The organic 'Oka' embroidered melon is an iconic heritage variety from Quebec, carrying a precious horticultural history and a gourmet charm that spans generations. Developed in 1893 by the Trappist monks of Oka, Cucumis melo embodies both the legacy of monastic gardens and the simple pleasure of sun-ripened summer harvests. Its round fruits, with an embroidered rind that changes from dark green to orange tones when ripe, bring a warm and generous presence to the vegetable garden. Its orange, sweet, and fragrant flesh reveals fruity notes reminiscent of vanilla and pineapple, making it a particularly sought-after melon for fresh consumption. Early and well-suited to drier conditions, it is ideal for gardeners who want to grow a tasty melon without sacrificing hardiness. In full sun, in rich and well-drained soil, it vigorously spreads its stems and quickly rewards the gardener's attention with beautiful fragrant fruits. Its heritage value further adds to the pleasure of cultivating it, as if each harvest somewhat extends the living history of local vegetable gardens. It is an old, elegant, and delicious melon, perfect for combining memory, flavor, and abundance in the garden.

Sowing
guide

Sowing periodMay to June

Sowing depth0.8 to 1 in. (2 to 2.5 cm)

Germination temperature24 to 30 °C (75 to 86 °F)

Germination time5 to 10 days

Soil
and care

ExposureSun

Soil

Rich and well-drained

Watering

Regular

Bloom,
harvest
and garden

Garden use

Fresh fruit, dessert, snack, heritage vegetable garden, summer harvest

Bloom period

July to August

Harvest

80 days after sowing

Size
and facts

Height12 to 20 in. (30 to 50 cm)

Spread1 to 2 m (3 to 6.5 ft)

Planting
partners

Good companions

Corn, bean, sunflower

Avoid planting with

Squash, potatoes

The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.