A popular melon with large stripes and dark red flesh. GrowsA popular melon with large stripes and dark red flesh. Growsbetter in warm areas where night temperatures are not too cold.Choose a site in an open, warm and sunny position and preparesoil by digging in compost and animal manure. Apply a generalpurpose fertilizer at a rate of 20 grams per hill and sow 4 seedsto each hill.Apply plenty of water during the growing season preferably byirrigation rather than over the foliage.