Cantaloupe Honeyrock Vegetable Seeds for Expert Gardeners | High-Yield, Flavorful Melons | Non-GMO, Heirloom Variety for Thriving Gardens

Key Features:

• Premium Heirloom Variety: The Honeyrock Cantaloupe is an award-winning heirloom melon known for its rich, sweet flavor and firm, orange flesh.

• High-Yield Performance: Each vine produces 5–7 melons, offering abundant harvests even in small garden spaces.

• Exceptional Sweetness: Thick, juicy, and fragrant fruit with a classic muskmelon aroma—ideal for fresh eating or juicing.

• Resilient & Adaptable: Tolerates heat and resists common melon diseases like powdery mildew.

• Easy to Grow: Suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners, thriving in sunny locations.

• Non-GMO & Untreated Seeds: Safe, natural, and perfect for sustainable gardening.

• Versatile Growing Options: Excellent for backyard gardens, raised beds, or greenhouse planting.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Cucumis melo var. Honeyrock

• Common Name (US): Honeyrock Cantaloupe

• Plant Type: Annual, fruiting vine

• Seed Type: Non-GMO, Heirloom, Open-pollinated

• Fruit Size: 3–4 lbs (medium to large)

• Fruit Color: Light tan netted rind with deep orange flesh

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun (minimum 6–8 hours daily)

• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy loam soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–6.8

• Water Requirements: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual)

• Days to Germination: 7–10 days

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

• Days to Maturity: 80–90 days

• Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches apart in rows 4–6 feet apart

• Vine Length: 5–6 feet average

• Pollination: Open-pollinated

• Harvest Season: Summer

• Maintenance: Low to moderate

Planting Guide:

1. Seed Preparation: Sow directly outdoors after the last frost or start indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting.

2. Sowing Depth: Plant seeds ½–1 inch deep in warm, well-drained soil.

3. Temperature: Maintain 70–85°F for successful germination.

4. Sunlight: Choose a full-sun location to enhance fruit sweetness.

5. Watering: Water regularly during vine and fruit development; reduce near harvest.

6. Fertilization: Use balanced organic fertilizer or compost to support growth.

7. Support: Provide trellis support for smaller spaces to keep fruits clean.

8. Harvest: Pick melons when the rind turns golden-tan and emits a sweet aroma near the stem.