Ananas Yoqne'am Melon Seeds
Ananas Yoqne’am – A Legendary Melon from Israel
Ananas Yoqne’am was first cultivated by Natan Rabinovich, a Romanian-born resident of Yokneam, Israel. Rabinobivh had formal agricultural training in France. Rabinovich began producing melons commercially from his new breed around 1950 and due to its great taste quickly became the best melon in the market. Ananas Yoqne’am was cultivated from the traditional landrace melon that was grown locally at that time. Breed to be grown on dryland without irrigation. Seeds should be sown in early spring strive on residual moisture in the ground left from winter rains.
Due to the excellent properties Ananas Yoqne’am melon is extensively used as sources of germplasm for the international Cucurbit manufacturing industry.
| Species | Melon |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cucumis melo |
| Germination Period | 4-10 days |
| Days till maturity | 80-90 |
| Sowing Depth | 1 cm |
| Sowing Intervals | 80-90 cm |
| Sowing Months | February, March, April, May, June, July |
| Sowing Instructions | When growing melon one has to consider that the vines have a tendency to spread and reaches long distances. Sow seeds directly in the ground or prepare transplant in advance. plant outside once spring arrived and the soil warmed up. Prepare hills separated by 40 cm in diameter by 2 meters in each direction, planted 4-6 seeds per hill, the seeds will germinate in about 4-10 days. Recommended instructions: sowing:
You can find more information on the website, good luck! |
