Experience the sweetness of summer with Honeydew Melon (Cucumis melo) grown from high-quality non-GMO seeds. These popular melons are prized for their smooth, pale rind and succulent green flesh with a rich, sweet flavor. Ideal for home gardeners and small farms alike, Honeydew melons perform best in warm, sunny environments and produce an abundant harvest of delicious fruits.
Delicious Flavor: Produces sweet, juicy green-fleshed melons.
High Yield: Reliable, productive vines for consistent harvests.
Non-GMO & Untreated: Naturally cultivated for pure, safe growth.
Heat Loving: Perfect for warm, sunny climates and summer planting.
Excellent Storage: Fruits stay fresh longer after harvest.
Versatile Use: Great for fresh eating, smoothies, and desserts.
Scientific Name: Cucumis melo
Common Name (U.S.): Honeydew Melon
Seed Type: Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated
Plant Type: Annual Fruit Vine
Fruit Shape: Round to slightly oval
Fruit Size: 4–8 pounds
Flesh Color: Pale green
Rind: Smooth, creamy white to light yellow
Flavor: Sweet and aromatic
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun (6–8 hours daily)
Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
Soil pH: 6.0–6.8
Watering Needs: Moderate to High (consistent moisture during fruiting)
Temperature Range: 70°F–90°F (21°C–32°C)
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–11 (warm season annual)
Days to Germination: 7–14 days
Days to Harvest: 85–100 days
Spacing: 24–36 inches apart in rows 5–6 feet apart
Pollination: Insect-pollinated (monoecious)
Organic Status: Non-GMO
Special Traits: Drought-sensitive, heat-tolerant, high sugar content
Soil Preparation: Enrich soil with compost or organic matter before sowing.
Sowing: Plant seeds ½ inch deep in hills or mounds (3–4 seeds per hill).
Thinning: When seedlings reach 3 inches tall, thin to the 2 strongest plants per hill.
Light: Full sunlight for maximum sweetness and yield.
Watering: Provide consistent watering during flowering and fruiting, avoid overhead watering.
Temperature: Maintain warm soil (above 70°F / 21°C) for germination.
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