15 Heirloom Pie Melon Citron Melon Citrullus Seeds

This is a very unique heirloom melon, dating back to the late 1500's. Grown not for raw eating, but for jams, preserves and pies. Bears exotic, small round fruits with prominent green speckled coloration, white flesh and red seeds. The flesh, though edible is very bland when raw, and is typically only used to make delightful goodies. Citron has a tough outer rind and will keep for several months indoors – even at room temperature and about a year in cool temperatures. Citron Melons are great for making jams and preserves because of their high pectin content. Pectin is an ingredient often added when making jams or preserves to create the desired thickness. Perfect for shorter growing seasons. Very productive in all USDA zones, including Canada. 90-100 days. 15 Seeds.

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