Description
30+ Seeds BATEEKH SAMARA Melon seeds; Iraqi Heirloom Germination rate 99%; tested 11/25/2020 Bateekh Samara is a very uniquely flavored melon with a distinct citrus taste. Name translates to “old melon from Samarra,” which is a city in northern Iraq. Over 1,000 years of cultivation history. Very rare. 85 days. Unique, sweet, citrus-like taste! 95 days. Oblong fruit is brownish-green and netted outside, lime green within. Need more seeds? Jumbo packet has 150+ seeds. Trivia: Bateekh is “watermelon” in Arabic; Samara سَامَرَّاء is a city in northern Iraq
cindy4142 –
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Wanda Speer –
Planted these in 6 pack, 5-6 seeds per cell, and germination was high. Note. Plant the entire cells worth and just pull off as needed
Megan Zalzala –
I am really looking forward to planting these in the spring. I loved the selection from the shop. The seeds look great and they shipped fast! I would definitely buy from them again. thank you! 🙂
Stephen Wong –
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