Schoons Hardshell Musk Melon - RARE heirloom 20 seeds

Schoon's Hardshell (likely what you meant by "schoons hardshell") is a classic heirloom muskmelon variety (Cucumis melo), introduced around 1947 by F.H. Woodruff & Sons. It's prized for its exceptionally tough rind, which makes it an excellent shipper and storer—perfect for market growers or roadside stands, as it resists damage from insects, animals, and handling while holding its flavor longer than most melons after harvest.
Key Characteristics

Size — Fruits typically weigh 5–8 pounds (up to 6–7 lbs on average), nearly round.
Exterior — Thick, hard, gray-green to grayish-yellow rind with heavy rope-like netting, deep ribbing, and sometimes distinct stripes.
Interior — Thick, deep orange to apricot-salmon flesh that's aromatic, extremely sweet, and highly flavorful.
Adaptability — Performs well in both cool and hot conditions, especially suited to the upper Midwest.

It's an open-pollinated heirloom (stable enough for seed saving, though some sources note it may have originated as a cross like Bender's Surprise × Honey Rock), and seeds are widely available from heirloom suppliers.

85–95 days from transplant.

Grown in Tennessee.

Planting Guide included. Ships in padded envelope.

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