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Honeydew Melon Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMECucumis melo var. inodorus
USD 10.99
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Honeydew turns smooth and pale green with sweet, refreshing flesh that's the prize of late summer.
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Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
75-85F
Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Honeydew Melon care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Cucumis melo inodorus
- Common names
- Green Melon
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Genus
- Cucumis
- Species
- C. melo
Start growing
Long, hot season needed. Mound for drainage.
Growing with your kit
Greenhouse lid creates mini-tropics for Seeds In A Cup® seeds.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
80-100 days; creamy rind when ripe.
Growing conditions
Semi-arid, low rainfall ripening.
Weather & tolerances
Heat tolerant; zero frost tolerance.
Pests & plant health
Fusarium wilt, aphids.
Plant safety
Safe; wash rind before cutting.
Botanical features
Trailing vine, smooth pale rind.
Varieties
‘Green Flesh’, ‘Tamino’.
Garden & everyday uses
Fresh fruit snack. High Vitamin C
Native range & distribution
North Africa and France historically.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Named for honey-sweet green flesh.
History
Prized by 15th-century French royalty.
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Catalog variants
- SIAC-001-1333 — USD 10.99 · Out of stock
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How do I grow Honeydew Melon from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Honeydew Melon seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Honeydew Melon seeds take to germinate?
Honeydew Melon seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 75-85F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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