Cucumis melo var. makuwa. 85 days. Open-pollinated.
Sakata is an open-pollinated, heirloom melon variety originally from Japan and recently introduced to U.S. markets.
Prolific vines produce 3 to 4 inch round fruits which have edible, golden-yellow skins and flesh that is fragrant, crisp, and very sweet.
Sakata Sweet Melon
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones:
3 to 9
Light Requirement:
Full sun
Soil Type:
Nutrient rich, well drained
Sow Depth:
1/2 inch
Plant Spacing:
4 to 6 feet
Germination Temp:
70ºF to 90ºF
Germination Time:
7 to 14 days
Maturation:
85 days
Growing Tips
Start indoors 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting. Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep in individual peat pots and keep the soil around 75ºF until germination, which should occur in 7 to 14 days. Transplant outdoors once the soil temperature has warmed to around 70 or 80ºF, placing them in hills 4 to 6 feet apart, 2 to 3 plants per hill.
