Organic Melon Seeds - Honey Rock, Premium Seeds for Planting

Key Features:

• Premium Organic Quality: 100% organic, non-GMO Honey Rock melon seeds ideal for backyard and home gardening.

• Sweet, Juicy Flavor: Produces thick, orange flesh with rich, aromatic sweetness and smooth texture.

• High Yielding Variety: Excellent productivity with uniform, medium to large fruits.

• Disease Resistant: Naturally resistant to powdery mildew and common melon diseases.

• Adaptable Growth: Thrives in warm, sunny climates with minimal maintenance.

• Long Harvest Season: Continuous fruiting through summer with proper care.

• Ideal for Home Growers: Suitable for both small gardens and commercial cultivation.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

• Common Name (US): Honey Rock Melon / Cantaloupe

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual fruit plant

• Seed Type: Organic / Non-GMO / Heirloom

• Fruit Characteristics: Round to oval, thick netted rind, orange flesh, aromatic and juicy

• Fruit Weight: 3–5 lbs per melon

• Days to Germination: 7–10 days

• Days to Maturity: 80–90 days

• Germination Temperature: 70–85°F (21–29°C)

• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy loam with high organic matter

• Soil pH: 6.0–6.8

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun

• Water Requirements: Moderate; deep, consistent watering during fruiting

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–10

• Spacing: 24–36 inches between plants, 5–6 feet between rows

• Vine Length: 4–6 feet (trailing vine habit)

• Maintenance Level: Moderate

• Pollination: Open-pollinated; attracts bees and beneficial insects

Planting Guide:

1. Soil Preparation: Enrich soil with compost or organic fertilizer before planting.

2. Sowing Depth: Sow seeds ½ inch deep directly in warm soil after the last frost.

3. Germination: Keep soil evenly moist until seedlings appear in 7–10 days.

4. Transplanting (Optional): Start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost and transplant when soil warms.

5. Watering: Water deeply but infrequently; reduce watering near harvest to improve sweetness.

6. Fertilization: Use an organic, balanced fertilizer during vine and fruit development.

7. Mulching: Apply straw or mulch to retain moisture and prevent fruit rot.

8. Harvesting: Harvest when melons slip easily from the vine and emit a strong, sweet aroma.