There is a trend for gardeners to grow the most flavorful, exotic vegetables from around the world. Amy is one of these new improved vegetables and an AAS Winner. Amy exhibited improved qualities such as earliness and higher yield when grown next to similar “canary” type melons. Amy melons are eye-catching. They are bright golden yellow with smooth skin; without netting or sutures. The radiant color indicates when the melon is ready for harvest. Cutting open the mature melon will release the distinctive melon aroma. There is a small seed cavity surrounded by moist, white flesh noted for its sweet flavor and firm texture. Amy plants will produce melons in 70 to 80 days from transplanting. The vigorous spreading vines need 6 feet of garden space or they can be trained up a trellis.
Sow seeds in garden setting leaving enough of room for two-foot vines. Plant as soon as soil temperatures reach 65 degrees to ensure maturity in 90-100 days. Seed in sunny location in 3-foot rows with a 10-inch spacing. These 2-foot vines are determinate and require staking in patio containers. Enjoy baked, cooked in soups and sauces.
Nic Williams –
Amy melons have the crispness of a honeydew and the sweetness of a cantaloupe but better tasting than both.
It turns bright yellow orange when ripe so no guessing. A wonderful pluse is it
dosen’t fall off the vine when trellised so it dosen’t need support.
Also it ripens fast than all other melons and is more prolific.
Best melon for short seasons!