55-60 Days to maturity. Cucumis melo. Ichiba Kouji Japanese Hybrid Melon Seeds. A non-GMO, annual, hybrid, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, Asian Melon. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. This specialty variety dominates the netted melon market in Japan. The fruit is round, green-skinned, with a fine net, and matures to over 3 lbs. The thick, juicy, green flesh measures over 16 Brix. Its sugar content will continue to rise regardless of the weather. This vigorous hybrid variety is hardier than other similar non-hybrid types.