[SunkenCiv]

alas, out of stock...

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ME08-HM) ZATTA (71 days) Probably one of the rarest heirloom melons in the World! By far our greatest discovery, and the focus of our seed saving efforts for rare heirloom varieties. Reintroduced into the United States by Bill McKay of Seeds of Italy and us Harvest Moon Farms & Seed by discovery of its existance by a company in Bergamo, Italy. believed to be Jefferson's reference in 1774 as the "Canteloupe Massa", also believed to be recorded in Vilmorin's "The Vegetable Garden" in 1885 as "Early Cantelope". Considered lost by many even to this day. We only know of 3 other sources throughout the world for it today. Dates back as far as 1754 in Literature. Do not confuse with "Prescott Fond Blanc" as Zatta is not as flattened and in opinion by many much more beautiful, sweeter, and tastier, does not slip when ripe. The ugliest melon we have come across in a long time! However, this has become our favorite! From Italy known as "Brutto ma Buono" or "Ugly but Tasty" you can not imagine such flavor! Our finest melon!! Expect the best from us, Harvest Moon Farms!! 100 seeds - $2.25

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[Pharmboy]

Nice set of melons, but as a Washingtonian, I get more excited about Federalist melons. ( :~D

[SunkenCiv]

The apparent reason Zatta or "Brutto ma Buono" is out of stock at Felco is a crop failure. These rare varieties are likely to have production problems. Anyone have seed from last year? You'll be the only ones growing it. ;')

http://www.seedsofitaly.sagenet.co.uk/fruit.htm