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description Fordhook Overview

Fordhook is a name long associated with W. Atlee Burpee & Company's Fordhook Farm in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, the company's trial grounds and breeding facility established in the late 19th century. Muskmelons and other vegetables marketed under the Fordhook name appeared in early 20th-century Burpee seed catalogs and were aimed at reliable home-garden performance. The Fordhook designation has been applied to multiple crops over the company's history.

help Fordhook FAQ

What does the name 'Fordhook' mean when attached to a melon variety?

The name refers to W. Atlee Burpee & Company's famous Fordhook Farm in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Muskmelons and other vegetables marketed under the Fordhook name were originally developed at this late 19th-century trial and breeding facility.

What type of melon is the classic Fordhook muskmelon?

The classic Fordhook muskmelon is an American heirloom variety known for producing heavily netted, deeply ribbed fruit. It yields sweet, orange flesh that was highly praised in early 20th-century Burpee seed catalogs.

Can you still buy Fordhook melon seeds today?

While specific vintage Fordhook melon cultivars are rare, the name remains heavily associated with the Burpee company. W. Atlee Burpee & Company continues to use the Fordhook legacy for other vegetables, most notably the famous Fordhook Giant Swiss chard.

When did W. Atlee Burpee establish Fordhook Farm?

W. Atlee Burpee & Company established their Fordhook Farm trial grounds in the late 19th century. It became the epicenter for their vegetable breeding operations, bringing numerous new cultivars to market in the early 1900s.

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