Cucumis melo
Cucumis melo
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A burst of summertime sweetness! Honeydew is a seasonal favorite. It’s a reminder of cool evenings filled with the gentle flicker of fireflies. Start indoors or directly in mounds of soil, each about 2' wide. This breakfast table favorite ripens in warm weather. Be sure to plant in a sunny spot.
Sku: 2847
Common Name: Honeydew
Botanical Name: Cucumis melo
Full Sun
8 - 10 Days
80 - 100 Days
12 - 18"
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Characteristics: Attracts bees and pollinators
Fill Weight (grams): 1.8 g
Approximate Seed Count: 35 - 50
Flavor: Delicately sweet and refreshing flavor.
Preparation Ideas: A versatile fruit for enjoying fresh, in fruit salads, or as a sweet addition to smoothies and desserts.
Plant Type: Fruit
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer
Start seeds indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. In full sun, sow 4 to 5 seeds over a 12 inch tall and 2 feet across hill. When 6 inches tall, thin to 3 per hill. Transplant to garden after frost. Harden off before transplanting. Do not disturb roots.
Planting Depth: 0.5"
Seed Spacing: Sow honeydew seeds roughly 3' apart in rows.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
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