Kajari Melon

Kajari is a small heirloom melon grown (Cucumis melo kajari) in the Punjab region of India. The fruit average 2 to 3 pounds. They are very sweet with a creamy texture and a fruity fragrance with a taste reminiscent of a ripe honeydew. They look like beach balls with their bright red-orange, light green and dark green stripes! Grow in sandy rich soil which is slightly acidic. Plant directly in the garden after all danger of frost. You can start them indoors 4-6 weeks before.Resistant to powdery and downy mildews.