Honey Rock Melon Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Honey Rock 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 Honey Rock 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, Honey Rock 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. Honey Rock is known for being fusarium wilt resistant.
Harvesting: As the melon ripens, it will turn slightly golden and become very 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. Honey Rock vines are very productive.
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. 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 Honey Rock 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: 3, 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: Orange
Noble century farms
We received our seed on time as promised. Packaging was great. There were only a few (3-4) bad seed out of thousands (as a farmer this is expected) we're having a germination rate in the very high 90% so far it could possibly go 100%! It's so refreshing to do business with people "who do what they say they will do". We went back to planting seed instead of plants this year, just going back to old school farming, just planting for family and friends in the congregation, trying to add some flavor back to our melon crop this year. Just a retired farmer. 1 Cor 3:6
great seeds
great seeds
Great Company!
I ordered a packet of Honey Rock muskmelon seed and paid for priority shipping so I could get the seeds started ASAP. They shipped quickly and I've planted the seeds in a tray with a heated germination pad underneath and the seeds have already germinated. The order, shipping, and germination took about 11 days! I'm looking forward to some wonderful Honey Rocks this summer. Also, there were plenty of seeds in the Everwilde package, not like the meager quantities I've received from some other companies.
melons
Can't wait to try these seeds this spring
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Honey Rock 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 Honey Rock 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, Honey Rock 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. Honey Rock is known for being fusarium wilt resistant.
Harvesting: As the melon ripens, it will turn slightly golden and become very 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. Honey Rock vines are very productive.
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. 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 Honey Rock 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: 3, 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: Orange
Reviews
Review
Noble century farms
We received our seed on time as promised. Packaging was great. There were only a few (3-4) bad seed out of thousands (as a farmer this is expected) we're having a germination rate in the very high 90% so far it could possibly go 100%! It's so refreshing to do business with people "who do what they say they will do". We went back to planting seed instead of plants this year, just going back to old school farming, just planting for family and friends in the congregation, trying to add some flavor back to our melon crop this year. Just a retired farmer. 1 Cor 3:6
Review
great seeds
great seeds
Review
Great Company!
I ordered a packet of Honey Rock muskmelon seed and paid for priority shipping so I could get the seeds started ASAP. They shipped quickly and I've planted the seeds in a tray with a heated germination pad underneath and the seeds have already germinated. The order, shipping, and germination took about 11 days! I'm looking forward to some wonderful Honey Rocks this summer. Also, there were plenty of seeds in the Everwilde package, not like the meager quantities I've received from some other companies.
Review
melons
Can't wait to try these seeds this spring