Cantaloupe Honeydew Seeds – Heirloom Sweet Melon Classic

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Contains about 3 grams of seeds

$2.20

SKU: GS-7031-CAN-DT

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Cantaloupe 'Honeydew' (Cucumis melo var. inodorus) is a classic open-pollinated heirloom melon celebrated for its sweet, refreshing taste and smooth rind. Producing sprawling, vigorous vines 6 to 8 feet long, it yields round to slightly oval fruits weighing 4 to 6 pounds. The smooth, unnetted rind transitions from pale green to a warm ivory-cream color at peak maturity. Slicing open the thick shell reveals thick, succulent, pale green flesh with a high sugar content and a light, floral aroma. Excellent for fresh summer snacks, fruit salads, cold desserts, and breakfast platters, Honeydew remains a staple for home gardens.

Specifications

Plant Name: Cantaloupe 'Honeydew' / Green Flesh Melon (Cucumis melo var. inodorus)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Plant Class: Warm-Season Annual Fruit / Gourd Family (Cucurbitaceae)
Color: Smooth pale green to ivory-cream rind, tender green interior flesh
Plant Characteristics: Sprawling vine habit (72–96 inches long / 180–240 cm), heavy 4–6 lb fruits (1.8–2.7 kg), high sugar accumulation, thick protective shell
Suitable Space: Spacious vegetable plots, raised bed edges with expansion room, dedicated garden mounds
Season: Late Summer through Autumn Harvest (Warm Season, ~85–90 Days to Maturity)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start seeds indoors late April to early May in peat pots 3 to 4 weeks before last spring frost (sow 0.5 inches deep with bottom heat 24–29°C / 75–85°F). Direct sow outdoors late May to early June once soil temperatures exceed 21°C (70°F). Space mounds or plants 36 to 48 inches apart in rows 6 feet apart.
Sunlight: Full Sun (8+ hours direct sunlight daily required for proper ripening, sugar development)
Watering Needs: Moderate (requires consistent moisture during vine expansion, fruit set; reduce watering near harvest to prevent fruit splitting, increase flavor concentration)
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What is included?

Contains about 3 grams of seeds

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Good to know

Exceptionally high sugar content creates a sweet, juicy, tender green flesh texture
Smooth, thick outer rind protects fruit against minor physical damage, field pests
Excellent post-harvest storage capabilities compared to softer-skinned muskmelon varieties

Requires long, warm summer growing season to reach full maturity, high Brix sugar levels
Sprawling vine growth habit requires significant outdoor garden footprint space

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