Experience the sunshine flavor of ‘Amarillo Canary’ sweet melons—oval fruits with bright yellow skin and tender, honey-sweet pale flesh that melts in your mouth.
Bring Caribbean Sunshine to Your Garden!
‘Amarillo Canary’ is a prized heirloom sweet melon variety known for its striking golden rind and succulent, perfumed flesh. Each compact vine yields 1–1.5 kg fruits that stay firm yet juicy, making them perfect for slicing fresh, blending into smoothies, or chilling for elegant desserts.
Thriving in Pakistan’s warm summer climate, these melons flourish in full sun and well-warmed soil, delivering early gourmet harvests in just 70–80 days.
Product Features:
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Seed Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Vine Habit: Compact, moderately vigorous (1.5–2 m runners)
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Germination Rate: 80–90%
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Germination Time: 7–10 days
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Fruit Weight: 1–1.5 kg; oval 20–25 cm length
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Flesh Color: Pale honey-yellow, fine-textured
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Best For: Raised beds, warm patios, container culture
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Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch
Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
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Sowing Season (Nursery): February to April
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Transplanting: 3–4 weeks after sowing, when seedlings have 2–3 true leaves
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Temperature Range: 24 °C – 35 °C (warm soil is essential)
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Sunlight: Full sun (8+ hours daily)
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Watering: Deep, less frequent watering—keep soil evenly moist, avoid waterlogging
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Soil: Rich, well-drained loam amended with compost; pH 6.0–7.0
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Spacing: 75–90 cm between hills; 1.2–1.5 m between rows
Why Grow ‘Amarillo Canary’ Melon?
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Exceptionally sweet, aromatic flesh for fresh eating or desserts
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Striking yellow rind adds visual appeal to any table
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Early-maturing—harvest in 70–80 days from transplant
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Compact vines suited to small gardens and containers
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Delivers a gourmet, exotic treat straight from your home garden
