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Orange Honeydew Melon Seeds For Planting (Cucumis melo)

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ALL ABOUT HONEYDEW MELONS

SEED COUNT

50 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

HEIRLOOM

YES

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES
Orange honeydew melons, known scientifically as Cucumis melo, are a delightful variant of the traditional honeydew with a vibrant orange flesh, reminiscent of cantaloupes, but with the smooth skin of a honeydew. This cultivar offers a sweet, slightly tangy flavor that makes it a favorite in fruit salads and desserts. Historically, melons have been cultivated for thousands of years, originating in parts of Africa or the hot valleys of southwest Asia. The orange honeydew, a more recent development, likely came about through selective breeding in the 20th century to enhance the melon's sweetness, color, and disease resistance, catering to consumer preferences for more diverse and flavorful fruits.
ALL ABOUT HONEYDEW MELONS

SEED COUNT

50 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES

HEIRLOOM

YES
Orange honeydew melons, known scientifically as Cucumis melo, are a delightful variant of the traditional honeydew with a vibrant orange flesh, reminiscent of cantaloupes, but with the smooth skin of a honeydew. This cultivar offers a sweet, slightly tangy flavor that makes it a favorite in fruit salads and desserts. Historically, melons have been cultivated for thousands of years, originating in parts of Africa or the hot valleys of southwest Asia. The orange honeydew, a more recent development, likely came about through selective breeding in the 20th century to enhance the melon's sweetness, color, and disease resistance, catering to consumer preferences for more diverse and flavorful fruits.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

SEED PREP

No prep needed before sowing.

SOWING DEPTH

Sow the seed 1/2” inch under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Prefers an area of full sunlight.

SOIL CONDITIONS

Prefers a rich & fertile soil.

MOISTURE NEEDS

Heavy feeders. Water at the roots.

GERMINATION

Sprouts appear in 7 to 14 days.

PLANT HEIGHT

Grows to a height of 24” to 36” tall.

PLANT WIDTH

Spreads about 6’ to 10’ long.

PLANT SPACING

Sow 2 to 3 seeds on hills.

ROW SPACING

Space hills 4' to 6' apart.

CROP SIZE

3 to 5 lbs and 5” to 7” in diameter.

SEASON

Annual crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Cucumis melo

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Very easy to grow from seed.

HARVEST

110 Days

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ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

PREPERATION

No prep needed before sowing.

SOWING DEPTH

Sow the seed 1/2” inch under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Prefers an area of full sunlight.

SOIL CONDITIONS

Prefers a rich & fertile soil.

MOISTURE NEEDS

Heavy feeders. Water at the roots.

GERMINATION

Sprouts appear in 7 to 14 days.

PLANT HEIGHT

Grows to a height of 24” to 36” tall.

PLANT WIDTH

Spreads about 6’ to 10’ long.

PLANT SPACING

Sow 2 to 3 seeds on hills.

ROW SPACING

Space hills 4' to 6' apart.

CROP SIZE

3 to 5 lbs and 5” to 7” in diameter.

SEASON

Annual crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Cucumis melo