Melon 'Ha'Ogen' (Cucumis melo var. reticulatus) – Submitted by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine
The 'Ha'Ogen' melon is an exquisite and rare variety , renowned for its juicy, ultra-sweet and fragrant green flesh . Weighing between 3 and 4 pounds (1.5 to 2 kg) and measuring 15 to 20 cm in diameter , it is easily recognizable by its rind which changes from green to yellow-green when ripe .
Of Hungarian origin, this melon was perfected in Israel in the 1950s , where it became a benchmark among the tastiest green-fleshed melons . Awarded the AGM (Award of Garden Merit) in 1993 , it has established itself as a safe bet for gourmet gardeners .
Very productive and well adapted to cool climates , it is one of the best choices for growing in zone 4b .
Characteristics of the variety
Type : Annual
Plant habit : Creeping or trained
Fruit size : 6 to 8 inches in diameter, 3 to 4 pounds
Flesh : Green, melting and sweet
Taste : Exceptional, fragrant and intensely sweet
Maturity : 75 to 80 days
Use : Fresh, in fruit salad, smoothies, desserts
Origin : Hungarian variety developed in Israel in 1950
Special feature : Adapted to cool climates, highly productive
Award received : Award of Garden Merit (AGM) in 1993
Quantity per sachet : ±25 seeds
Cultivation method
🌞 Exposure : Full sun
🌱 Sowing :
• Indoors 4 to 6 weeks before last frost
• Transplant after any risk of frost , protect from cold nights
📏 Sowing depth : 1 cm
🌡 Germination temperature : 25-30°C
⏳ Germination time : 5 to 10 days
🌿 Spacing : 30 cm between plants, 1 meter between rows
💦 Watering : Regular, avoid watering the foliage to prevent diseases
🌾 Maintenance : Mulch the plants to retain moisture and promote maturation
With optimal conditions, the 'Ha'Ogen' melon guarantees an abundant harvest and an unmatched taste , perfect for lovers of sweet and refreshing fruits .
Use and special features
🍈 A melon with a divine taste
Its extremely sweet and fragrant green flesh is perfect in fruit salads, smoothies or exotic desserts .
❄️ Suitable for cool climates
More resistant than other melons , it even succeeds in zone 4b .
🏆 An award-winning variety
Awarded by the AGM in 1993 , a guarantee of quality and performance in the garden .
