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Green Flesh Honeydew Melon Seeds

Cucumis melo

5.00 (1 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Melons must not be planted until the soil temperature has warmed to 70-80 degrees F, since they thrive in heat. Start the plants indoors only 2-4 weeks before transplanting, since if the plants grow too large they have difficulty adjusting to the change. Sow several green flesh honeydew melon seeds 1/2" deep in each peat pot, and keep them at 75 degrees until they germinate. Thin to the strongest plant in each pot by cutting off the others. Gradually accustom the plants to outdoor temperatures by setting them outside during the day, then transplant them to hills 4-6' apart with 2-3 plants to a hill. For companion planting benefits, plant melons near corn but not potatoes.

Growing: In cooler climates, melons may benefit from black plastic to warm the soil; mulch also helps to conserve necessary moisture, control weeds, and keep the melons clean. Adequate moisture is particularly crucial as the vines begin to develop. After midsummer, pinch off blossoms and smaller fruits in order to direct the full energy to the larger fruits; the smaller fruits will not have time to ripen before frost, and are no great loss.

Harvesting: As the melon ripens, it will turn slightly golden and become fragrant; the stem should come off easily, and the blossom end should be slightly soft. The melon will keep for several weeks in a cool place.

Seed Saving: When saving seed from melons, keep in mind that they will cross pollinate with other varieties of melon but not with watermelon, cucumbers, or squash. Green flesh honeydew melon seeds mature when the fruit is ripe; cut open the fruit and put the pulp that contains the seeds into a bowl. Work it with your fingers to separate the seeds from the pulpy fibers. Add enough water so that the pulp and the hollow seeds will float; remove the floating material, and the good seeds will remain at the bottom of the bowl. Rinse them well, then spread them out to dry completely. Store green flesh honeydew melon seeds in a cool, dry place for up to five years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Cucumis melo

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season

USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 1,000

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 14 Inches

Color: Green

Green Flesh Honeydew Melon Seeds 5.0
Review By Anne Studstill

Better than store bought melon

These melons are great if you want to grow something special. The ones at the store are picked too young and lose flavor when stored for so long. You can't beat fresh from the garden! So sweet, yum. I gave 20 snack bags with these seeds to the new seed library we started at our local library, and have plenty left over from the bulk package. Seeds are a good investment.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~50 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~1,000 Seeds) $7.27 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $12.87 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $33.00 -+
5 Lb Mylar (2.27kg) $148.50 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $264.00 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $627.00 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $1,188.00 -+
100 Lb Bulk Bag (45.4kg) $2,310.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

This is a well-known shipping melon and home garden melon variety that has a smooth creamy-white hard rind and thick, sweet, lime-green flesh. Fruit averages 7" in diameter with a small seed cavity and high sugar content. It takes about 110 days for these to ripen.
The first honeydew in America, a variety called White Antibes, came from France in 1900. Being a warm weather crop, it soon became well established especially in the gardens of the southwestern states. Honeydew are now widely grown for commercial markets, especially in the states of California, Texas, and Arizona.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Melons must not be planted until the soil temperature has warmed to 70-80 degrees F, since they thrive in heat. Start the plants indoors only 2-4 weeks before transplanting, since if the plants grow too large they have difficulty adjusting to the change. Sow several green flesh honeydew melon seeds 1/2" deep in each peat pot, and keep them at 75 degrees until they germinate. Thin to the strongest plant in each pot by cutting off the others. Gradually accustom the plants to outdoor temperatures by setting them outside during the day, then transplant them to hills 4-6' apart with 2-3 plants to a hill. For companion planting benefits, plant melons near corn but not potatoes.

Growing: In cooler climates, melons may benefit from black plastic to warm the soil; mulch also helps to conserve necessary moisture, control weeds, and keep the melons clean. Adequate moisture is particularly crucial as the vines begin to develop. After midsummer, pinch off blossoms and smaller fruits in order to direct the full energy to the larger fruits; the smaller fruits will not have time to ripen before frost, and are no great loss.

Harvesting: As the melon ripens, it will turn slightly golden and become fragrant; the stem should come off easily, and the blossom end should be slightly soft. The melon will keep for several weeks in a cool place.

Seed Saving: When saving seed from melons, keep in mind that they will cross pollinate with other varieties of melon but not with watermelon, cucumbers, or squash. Green flesh honeydew melon seeds mature when the fruit is ripe; cut open the fruit and put the pulp that contains the seeds into a bowl. Work it with your fingers to separate the seeds from the pulpy fibers. Add enough water so that the pulp and the hollow seeds will float; remove the floating material, and the good seeds will remain at the bottom of the bowl. Rinse them well, then spread them out to dry completely. Store green flesh honeydew melon seeds in a cool, dry place for up to five years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Cucumis melo

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season

USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 1,000

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 14 Inches

Color: Green

Reviews

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Global Rating: 5.00 from 1 reviews
5.0

Review By Anne Studstill

Better than store bought melon

These melons are great if you want to grow something special. The ones at the store are picked too young and lose flavor when stored for so long. You can't beat fresh from the garden! So sweet, yum. I gave 20 snack bags with these seeds to the new seed library we started at our local library, and have plenty left over from the bulk package. Seeds are a good investment.