Sweetie #6

gryffin · January 25, 2012

I was digging through old seed and came across a packet of Sweetie #6. It's a Butterscotch melon that is no longer available. The seed is from 1997, but I did a germination test and it looks like I'm going to get 80% germination, at least.

Butterscotch melons seem pretty rare these days, I'm wondering if there is any chance of dehybrizing this one.

Any thoughts? Anyone want a project?

Petronius_II · February 4, 2012

I'd be happy to trial a few seeds for you and save the F2 seeds. Should I send you a PM now? I haven't swapped seed via Tomatoville yet so I'm not familiar with the formalities. I can send you some Tularosa Market melon seeds, as well as some of a certain Pueblo Indian heirloom melon.

gryffin · February 4, 2012

Yes, just send me a PM with your address.

January 25, 2012	#1
gryffin Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 229	Sweetie #6 I was digging through old seed and came across a packet of Sweetie #6. It's a Butterscotch melon that is no longer available. The seed is from 1997, but I did a germination test and it looks like I'm going to get 80% germination, at least. Butterscotch melons seem pretty rare these days, I'm wondering if there is any chance of dehybrizing this one. Any thoughts? Anyone want a project?

February 4, 2012	#2
Petronius_II Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Albuquerque, NM - Zone 7a Posts: 209	I'd be happy to trial a few seeds for you and save the F2 seeds. Should I send you a PM now? I haven't swapped seed via Tomatoville yet so I'm not familiar with the formalities. I can send you some Tularosa Market melon seeds, as well as some of a certain Pueblo Indian heirloom melon.