Honeydew Melon Seeds

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.

Key Features

• 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.

Specifications

• 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

Planting Guide

1. Soil Preparation: Enrich soil with compost or organic matter before sowing.

2. Sowing: Plant seeds ½ inch deep in hills or mounds (3–4 seeds per hill).

3. Thinning: When seedlings reach 3 inches tall, thin to the 2 strongest plants per hill.

4. Light: Full sunlight for maximum sweetness and yield.

5. Watering: Provide consistent watering during flowering and fruiting, avoid overhead watering.

6. Temperature: Maintain warm soil (above 70°F / 21°C) for germination.

7. Harvesting: Pick when rind turns creamy yellow and fruit slips easily from the stem.