Melon – Honeydew Green Flesh

The rind of the Honeydew Green Flesh melon is creamy white and smooth with no sutures. The sweet fruits are 15 to 18 cm in diameter and are lime-green when ripe. The seed cavity inside the fruit is small. Long to ripen, the wait is worth it and it keeps well after harvest.

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

depth of sowing: 1.5 cm

optimal temperatures of germination: 25 to 30ºC

time for germination: 5 to 10 days

When to sow:

indoor sowing 4 to 6 weeks before the last date in your area OR

direct sowingafter any risk of frost, when the soil is warm (16ºC and more)

Sowing technique: in pocket

Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best plants.

for indoor seedlings: transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden OR

for direct seedlings: transplant to their final location in the garden

Transplanting outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):

When all risk of frost is removed and the air is warmed

Distance in the garden:

between plants: 60 cm

between rows: 90 to 120 cm

Plant height: 30 to 40 cm

Soil: rich and well drained

Exposure: full sun

Maturation (after transplanting): 105 to 115 days

Specificities: Sow in biodegradable peat cups to avoid disturbing the roots when transplanting;

As melons like warm summers, for best results, grow them sheltered from wind and cold or under cover (bell, greenhouse or plastic tunnel).

QUICK STATS

Number of seeds: ±50

Difficulty: Hard

Type: Heirloom / Open pollinated

Lifecycle:Annual

Additional information

Weight            2 g

Difficulty         

Hard

Sowing          

Direct, Indoor

Lifecycle        

Annual

Root cellar     

No

Sowing season        

Spring