|
| Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners is a citizen science program
|
|
|
|
'Oka' Melons |
| |
| Sub-Category: |
Other
|
| |
|
| Sub-Category 2: |
| | Description: |
Vines bear orange-fleshed fruit. Developed in Quebec in 1912 from cross of 'Montreal Market' and 'Banana'.
|
| Days To Maturity: |
80-90
|
| Seed Sources: |
|
| |
| Rating Summary |
| |
Overall: (4.5 Stars)
Taste: (4.5 Stars)
Yield: (4.0 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (5.0 Stars) |
| |
| Reviews |
| |
Login to share your Review of Oka.
Number of Reviews: 2
Posted Pictures by Reviewers:
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 11/30/2011 by
Kira
- An experienced gardener
|
Overall
Taste
 Yield
Ease
|
Monroe, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
|
| These melons produced for me in a climate that normally doesn\'t grow melons easily. The vines were vigorous and sprawling, and the melons sized up nicely even though I didn\'t get that many from the vines I planted. I enjoyed the flavor, but I was hoping for a bit more sweetness overall. Very juicy, no stringiness, and they were lusciously soft when I let them sit on the counter for a day or two before cutting into them. I\'m just happy I found a melon that will ripen up north! The photo is of the first one I picked this season. |
 |
| | | 1 of 1 gardener found this review helpful.
|
|
Reviewed on 09/05/2007 by
Jeanie
- An intermediate gardener
|
Overall
Taste
Yield
Ease
|
Dane, Wisconsin, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
|
| One of the best tasting muskmellons in my garden this year. Smaller fruits, good size for 2 people but wow what flavor. Juicy orange flesh and a sweet strong melon flavor.
I will be growing this one every year. |
| | | 1 of 1 gardener found this review helpful.
|
|
|
|
|
Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners is a citizen science program, © 2004-2026, All Rights Reserved
Cornell Garden Based Learning, Cornell University College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Horticulture Section
|
VVfG home
