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)
Annual
Fruit
Spring|Summer
Summer
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.
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
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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Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 5 reviews.
Review topics: ["quality","value","packaging","seeds","growing","melons"].
"Great quality seeds,, sprout fast. Packaging was quality, great value to grow your own food. I haven’t been able to taste the fruit yet but I’m excited to have melon at the end of the summer so thank you! I can’t wait to smell fresh sweet melon."
"I really like these seeds! They were super easy to plant and in less than two weeks I've already got little sprouts! There is about 20 seeds in the pack so it's great value for the price and the package is super cute as well. Can't wait until I have fresh melons to feed my family!"
"I’m excited to see my first melon sprout my seedling is growing strong and mighty the value of the seeds are awesome and each seed is effective and fast growing the packaging is a great size and appealing to the eye"
"I can’t wait to try my honeydew! They are growing so fast and there are so many of them. These are great for the price because it’s very effective and you get a lot in a package."
"Shipping was fast, price was good it was free since I am reviewing. The quality is good, hoping to produce good tasting melons. Packaging was usual for seeds. Customer service not needed."
