The blocky oval fruit has dark green stripes and weighs 30–50 lbs. The flesh is bright red, firm, and very sweet. Disease resistant plants produce vigorous vines providing lots of sunburn protection. Best in areas with plenty of warm weather. Culture: Direct sow seed well after last frost date when soil has warmed. Usually sown in groups (hills) of 3-5 seeds and thinned to the 2 strongest plants per group. Can be started indoors four weeks earlier. Water regularly and fertilize when lateral runners begin to spread. Harvest: When underside turns from white to yellowish. Also, thump the melon; a dull, hollow sound indicates ripeness. Nutrition: A good source of vitamins A & C.