You have no items in your shopping cart.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
FAQ & Answers
We ship world wide
CONTACT US FOR MORE HELP
115 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Honey Dew Orange Melon. The plant produces high yields of 6 lb cantaloupes with creamy white to pale yellow-green skin. The melons have a light orange flesh and are juicy with a honey sweet melon flavor. There are three varieties of honeydews: green, gold, and orange flesh. Try growing the green variety too for a splendid fruit salad. Unlike many other melons, the Orange Honey Dew will continue to ripen after being picked from the vine. Grows well everywhere. Excellent shipper variety. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from Egypt.
Lot No: 102170
Germination: 85%
Test Date: 06/2025
Seeds Per Pound: 19,200
Plant Height: 1 to 1 ½ ft tall, 3 to 10 ft vines
Planting Season: Spring
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Plant seeds directly in the garden. Plant the seeds when the soil has warmed up. The seeds may rot and not sprout if the soil is too cool. Germination is improved when soil temperature is above 60°F. Plant the seeds in hills. Plants grow 1 ft tall and vines spread up to 10 ft.
Requires fertile soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.
Water the plants well during dry and hot spells. Make sure plants get 1" of water per week.
Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Periodically apply Miracle-Gro.
Protect ripening melons from damp ground by placing them on boards. Cut melons carefully from the plants to prevent damaging the vines.