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Enter the approximate length and width of the area you will be planting and click 'Calculate' to determine how many Cucumis melo 'Honeydew' you will need.
*Correct and successful spacing is complex and depends on project conditions.
Cucumis melo 'Honeydew'
Melon, Honeydew
A great and sweet source of vitamin C. Wait for the surface to get a waxy look, no longer fuzzy to make sure its ripe.
- Smooth pale rind with sweet green flesh
- Mild refreshing flavor and high juice content
- Harvest when blossom end softens slightly
- Excellent for fresh slices and chilled desserts
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 12-24 in
- Spread: 48-72 in
- Spacing: 36 in
- Temperature: 60 to 95°F
Soil Moisture
| • | Keep Well-Watered |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cucumis melo 'Honeydew'
Melons need full sun, warm soil, and steady moisture until fruit begins to ripen. Plant on black plastic or in raised beds if spring is cool. Reduce watering slightly as fruit matures to improve sweetness and flavor.