Round melons averaging 25 lbs. are light green with dark green stripes. Flesh is dark red, firm and fine- textured. Resistant to fusarium wilt and anthracnose. Ready for harvest about 80 days after seeding. GARDEN HINTS: For early fruiting and to overcome a short growing season, plants may be started indoors in peat pots 3-4 weeks before last spring frost. Water during hot, dry periods.