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Summer Dream Melon Seeds
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[Cucumis melo 'Summer Dream'] F1 hybrid Charentais-type melon seeds, disease-resistant with sweet, aromatic, salmon-orange flesh — highly productive and reliable.
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- Summer Dream Melon
- The Summer Dream Melon Plant
- How to Sow Summer Dream Melon
- How to Grow Summer Dream Melon
- Tips for Summer Dream Melon
- Diseases and Pests of Summer Dream Melon
- Uses and Curiosities of Summer Dream Melon
- Properties of Summer Dream Melon
- Nutritional Values of Summer Dream Melon
Summer Dream Melon
The Summer Dream melon is an F1 hybrid variety of the Charentais type, valued for its high productivity and resistance to Fusarium and powdery mildew. The plant is vigorous and hardy, with a medium-late production cycle, suitable for both open field and small tunnel cultivation. The fruits have a completely smooth, unribbed skin, silvery-green in colour, turning straw-yellow at full ripeness.
The Summer Dream Melon Plant
Cucumis melo 'Summer Dream' belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is an annual herbaceous plant with creeping stems and simple tendrils, developing vigorously both horizontally and, with adequate support, vertically. The fruits weigh on average 1.2-1.5 kg, with firm, consistent, salmon-orange flesh that is very flavourful, with an aromatic, sweet taste.
How to Sow Summer Dream Melon
Sowing takes place from March to May, directly in the field in warmer regions or in a protected seedbed elsewhere. Seeds should be buried about 2-3 centimetres deep, with 2-3 seeds per hole, keeping a distance of 130 centimetres between rows and 80 centimetres within the row. Germination occurs in 7-10 days at temperatures of 22-28°C. Harvesting takes place 80-90 days after sowing.
How to Grow Summer Dream Melon
Summer Dream melon prefers fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter, in a sunny position sheltered from the wind. Watering should be regular and abundant during the growth phase, decreasing as the fruit approaches ripeness to concentrate sugars. Mulching helps retain soil moisture and prevent weed growth.
Tips for Summer Dream Melon
To obtain fruits of uniform quality, it is advisable to pinch side shoots after the fifth-sixth node appears, thus encouraging the development of fruiting branches. Production is staggered, so harvesting should be done multiple times during the season, identifying the ripe fruit by the natural detachment of the stem and the intense fragrance it gives off.
Diseases and Pests of Summer Dream Melon
Summer Dream melon stands out for good genetic resistance to Fusarium and powdery mildew, significantly reducing the need for phytosanitary treatments compared to other varieties. It remains susceptible to aphids, which can transmit viral diseases, and to downy mildew in conditions of high humidity. Regular crop rotation prevents the buildup of pathogens in the soil.
Uses and Curiosities of Summer Dream Melon
Thanks to its sweet, aromatic flavour, Summer Dream melon is perfect eaten fresh in slices, paired with cured ham, or used for fruit salads, sorbets and summer smoothies. Its excellent post-harvest shelf life also makes it suitable for retail sale and long-distance distribution.
Properties of Summer Dream Melon
Melon is composed of about 90% water, making it particularly hydrating and refreshing. It is rich in beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, and vitamin C, both important natural antioxidants. Its high potassium content contributes to cardiovascular wellbeing and the body's electrolyte balance.
Nutritional Values of Summer Dream Melon
Per 100 grams of flesh, melon provides about 34 kcal, 0.8 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates (of which sugars about 7.9 g), 0.2 g fat and about 0.9 g fibre. It also contains good amounts of vitamin C (about 18 mg), vitamin A and potassium (about 267 mg), making it an ideal fruit for a light diet rich in micronutrients.