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Pike

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description Pike Overview

An heirloom open-pollinated muskmelon variety maintained in the United States, notable for its green-tinged flesh and reliable performance under variable field conditions.

help Pike FAQ

Is Pike melon actually green-fleshed?

Catalog descriptions sometimes call the flesh green-tinged, but documented seed references for the 1930s Oregon Pike describe it as light orange or salmon-orange. The green most often refers to the rind or the variety's green background coloring.

Who developed the Pike muskmelon?

Aaron Pike of Pike and Young Seed Company selected the variety in Monmouth, Oregon, during the 1930s. It was bred specifically for heavy, dry, and unirrigated clay soil.

How large are Pike melons, and how long do they take to mature?

Pike is commonly listed at about 85 days to maturity. It can produce roughly 3-pound fruits in unirrigated clay and up to about 7-pound fruits in rich irrigated soil.

What are the parent varieties of Pike melon?

Pike is described as a stabilized cross between the named melon varieties Spear and Hearts of Gold. It is open-pollinated and produces heavily netted, oblong fruit.

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