Oval, large fruits up to 5-7 pounds for impressive yields and culinary versatility
Pale green flesh with orange tinge offers a unique flavor profile
Harvest ripe fruits when bright yellow and aromatic for optimal taste
Adapted to high elevations (approx. 5500 feet) for challenging desert environments
Rare, heirloom variety preserved by seed banks for genetic diversity
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Cucumis melo. Originally obtained from a farmer in northern New Mexico. The oval fruits are smooth-skinned and can weigh 5-7 pounds. The pale green flesh with a tinge of orange is sweet and juicy. Harvest ripe fruits when bright yellow and aromatic. From our Seed Bank Collection.
Origin: high desert, about 5500' elevation.
Approx. 1g/25
Plant Class
Cucurbitales
Origin
High desert, approximately 5500 feet elevation
Fruit Weight
5-7 pounds
Flesh Color
Pale green with orange tinge
Seed Count
Approximately 25 seeds per packet
Packet Limit
3 packets
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Super Sweet, Aromatic and Juicy
The Ojo Caliente is a very nice melon. Everything they say in the description above is true. It is very sweet and juicy. It has nuances of honey and floral flavors. The floral is not in a bad way, but rather refreshing. These melons are extra tasty cold. I was thinking these would make a really nice sorbet and definitely would be great as a melon fresca. They do take a long time to ripen, so plan accordingly for fruit in shorter growing zones. I planted these in late April, and I got my first fruits on September 1st. I will definitely grow these again, but I will plant more.
