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Seed- Honeydew- Green Flesh

Seed- Honeydew- Green Flesh

Enjoy the sweet and juicy taste of summer with a honeydew grown from our Green Flesh honeydew seed. This mid-sized melon is perfect for any hot climate, making it a great addition to your vegetable patch. It's sweet flavor makes it perfect for picnics and outdoor activities. Don't miss out on this superb performer!

Cucumis melo

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Quick Facts

  • Days to Maturity: 80-110
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun
  • Mature Spread: 36-72 in
  • Fruit Weight: 3-4 lb
  • Sow Method: Direct
  • Seed/packet: approx. 25
  • Seeds/oz: approx. 1,000

Growing Melons

  • When planting melons, choose a spot that gets abundant sunlight and wait until the soil is warm.
  • Melons are plants that tend to spread out, so it is recommended to space them 36 to 42 inches apart in well-drained soil that is rich in nutrients.
  • To ensure abundant growth of melons, it is recommended to enrich your soil with a substantial amount of nutrients. This can be achieved by integrating several inches of compost or other organic matter with high nutrient content into the soil.
  • To ensure optimal growth, it is important to provide melons with an ample water supply. This can be achieved by keeping the soil consistently moist while avoiding any unnecessary wetting of the leaves. Consider utilizing soaker hoses or drip irrigation systems, as they are known to be the most effective methods of watering melons.
  • Apply a generous layer of mulch and promptly remove any weeds to allow the vines to grow unhindered.
  • To ensure the safety of young fruits, it is advisable to elevate them above ground level.
  • To enhance the flavor of the fruit, it is recommended not to pinch off any shoots.
  • For optimal flavor, allow the largest fruit to stay on the vine and remove any young fruits that start to form.
  • Wait until the melons have reached their optimal hue and the netting is clearly defined before harvesting.
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