25 seeds. 85 days. Cucumis melo. Annual.
 
Melon 'Amish' plants reliably produce many oval-shaped fruits that weigh 4 to 7 pounds. The orange flesh is juicy and full of muskmelon flavor. This American heirloom was introduced in 1983 by Seed Savers Exchange. 
 
Sowing Melon Seeds: 
 
Sow seeds outdoor after the last frost date, 1/2 inch deep. Sow in hill spaced 6 feet apart and thin to 3 plants per hill. Alternatively, sow  in rows spaced two feet apart. Full sun.
 
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