True Love F1 Melon
Best choice for home gardeners seeking reliable, exceptionally sweet summer harvests.
Discover the exceptional True Love F1 Melon, an exclusive High Mowing Organic Seeds cultivar bred by Dr. Brent Loy. This hybrid melon offers an intensely sweet flavor with a near-perfect texture, maturing in approximately 76 days. Slightly larger than its sister variety, it's perfect for succession planting to extend your harvest. As a full slip variety, harvesting is straightforward once ripeness indicators are met. This Loy's Choice™ variety ensures reliable performance and outstanding flavor for your garden.
$4.15
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Price vs Category Average
-61%
Below average
Days to Maturity
76
/ days
Who it's for
- Gourmet gardeners seeking superior flavor and fragrance
- Home growers in humid climates needing reliable harvests
- Eco-conscious gardeners prioritizing certified organic inputs
Who should skip it
- Budget-focused gardeners looking for lower upfront costs
- Seed-saving enthusiasts wanting to preserve varieties for future seasons
- Urban gardeners with limited space or cooler growing seasons
Performance breakdown
Flavor Profile
High-sugar content delivers a consistently intense and satisfyingly sweet experience.
Disease Resistance
Robust protection against Fusarium and Powdery Mildew ensures a healthier crop.
Harvest Ease
Full slip characteristics make identifying peak ripeness simple for home gardeners.
Growth Efficiency
Seventy-six day maturity window allows for reliable and productive succession planting.
Cultivar Exclusivity
Unique genetics from Dr. Brent Loy offer a distinct garden advantage.
Texture Quality
Refined flesh consistency provides a near-perfect mouthfeel in every bite.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
76 days
Size
2-3 lb
Seeding Depth
½”
Plant Spacing
12-18”
Resistance
High Resistance to Fusarium Wilt (2)
Resistance
High Resistance to Powdery Mildew (1 & 2)
Type
Hybrid
Seed Count/Weight
16-20M seeds/lb (18M avg)
Features
- High-sugar content for intense sweetness
- Near-perfect texture profile
- Full slip for easy harvesting
- Slightly larger than sister variety
- Excellent for succession planting
- HMOS EXCLUSIVE cultivar
- Bred in partnership with UNH
What customers say
The True Love F1 Melon is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional flavor, which home gardeners find intensely sweet and complex, far surpassing store bought options. Reviewers consistently note strong germination and excellent plant vigor, reflecting high seed quality. While successful cultivation requires consistent heat, the superior taste of the harvested melons justifies the effort for many. This variety is highly recommended for gardeners prioritizing gourmet quality. The core satisfaction centers entirely on the unparalleled eating experience delivered by this premium F1 hybrid.
Know before you buy
This is a full-slip variety, meaning the melon will naturally detach from the vine with a gentle tug once it reaches peak ripeness. Look for the fruit to easily separate from the stem when it is ready to pick.
Loy's Choice varieties are exclusive cultivars developed by Dr. Brent Loy in partnership with the University of New Hampshire. These seeds are specifically bred for superior flavor, reliable performance, and disease resistance.
You should space your plants 12 to 18 inches apart. Given their size and growth habits, ensure they have access to full sun to support their 76-day maturity cycle.
Yes, True Love F1 features high resistance to Fusarium Wilt (race 2) and Powdery Mildew (races 1 and 2). This helps protect your crop from common soil-borne and fungal issues throughout the growing season.
Because this variety is excellent for succession planting, you can stagger your sowing dates to extend your harvest window. Planting in intervals ensures you have ripe melons ready throughout the season rather than all at once.
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