Organic Melon - Retato Degli Ortolani

Melon 'Retato Degli Ortolani'

Latin name: Cucumis melo L.

Melon 'Retato Degli Ortolani' is a traditional Italian variety that produces round, medium-sized fruits with a net-like skin and sweet, orange flesh. It has an intense aroma and juicy texture, making it perfect for fresh consumption, fruit salads and desserts.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 25–40 seeds
• Sowing time: March–May (pre-cultivation)
• Planting out: May–June (when the risk of frost is over)
• Harvest time: July–September
• Sowing depth: 1–2 cm
• Plant distance: 80–100 cm
• Row spacing: 100–150 cm
• Location: Sunny and warm, preferably in a greenhouse or protected open field
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular but avoid overwatering

Cultivation tips:

• Requires warm climate or greenhouse cultivation for best results.
• Can be grown on a trellis for better air circulation and more even fruit setting.
• Harvest when the fruit has a strong aroma and easily detaches from the vine.

Use: Perfect for eating fresh, in fruit salads, smoothies or as a cooling summer dessert.

Melon 'Retato Degli Ortolani' is a classic and tasty variety that produces juicy and sweet fruits with excellent storage properties – perfect for growing in warm, protected environments.