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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.

GERMINATION7-14 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

7-14 days

Light02

Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

75-85F

Hardiness04

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Honeydew Melon care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Cucumis melo inodorus
Common names
Green Melon
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Species
C. melo
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Start growing

Long, hot season needed. Mound for drainage.

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Growing with your kit

Greenhouse lid creates mini-tropics for Seeds In A Cup® seeds.

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

80-100 days; creamy rind when ripe.

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Growing conditions

Semi-arid, low rainfall ripening.

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Weather & tolerances

Heat tolerant; zero frost tolerance.

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Pests & plant health

Fusarium wilt, aphids.

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Plant safety

Safe; wash rind before cutting.

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Botanical features

Trailing vine, smooth pale rind.

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Varieties

‘Green Flesh’, ‘Tamino’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Fresh fruit snack. High Vitamin C

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Native range & distribution

North Africa and France historically.

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Conservation

Secure.

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Name origins

Named for honey-sweet green flesh.

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History

Prized by 15th-century French royalty.

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Honeydew turns smooth and pale green with sweet, refreshing flesh that's the prize of late summer. How to grow Honeydew Melon from seed Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Honeydew Melon sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Honeydew Melon at a glance Botanical name: Cucumis melo var. inodorus Germination: 7-14 days at 75-85F USDA zones: Any Zone If grown indoors Mature size: 12-18 inches (vine 5-8 ft) Sunlight: Full Sun (6-8 hours daily) Seeds included: 2-10 seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Honeydew Melon Seed Starter Grow Kit? 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. Does this kit use real potting soil? What if my seeds don't sprout?
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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.

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