When should I plant Honeydew melon seeds?
Sow after all frost has passed and soil is at least 70F, or start indoors 3-4 weeks early. Honeydew needs a long, warm season to ripen fully.
How long until Honeydew melon is ripe?
This variety matures in about 80-90 days. The melon is ready when the smooth rind turns creamy white to pale yellow and the blossom end gives slightly.
How can I tell a ripe Honeydew?
Honeydew usually does not slip from the vine, so judge by color and feel: a waxy-to-smooth rind, a faint sweet aroma, and a slightly springy blossom end.
How far apart should Honeydew plants be spaced?
Grow in hills of 2-3 plants 4-6 feet apart in full sun with warm, fertile, well-drained soil. Good spacing keeps the sprawling vines healthy.
Does Honeydew need a lot of heat?
Yes. It ripens best where summers are long and hot; in cooler areas start seed indoors and use black plastic mulch to warm the soil and lengthen the season.
How many seeds come in a packet and are they heirloom?
Each packet holds about 70 seeds of this open-pollinated, non-GMO variety, so seed can be saved from your sweetest melons.
Why isn't my honeydew sweet?
Honeydew needs steady heat and a long season; consistent warmth and full sun build sugars.
How long do the seeds last?
Stored cool, dry, and sealed in the original packet, the seeds stay viable for a couple of years or more, with the best germination in the first year or two.
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