Melon Green Flesh Honeydew

Green Flesh Honeydew Melon

Experience the timeless appeal of the Green Flesh Honeydew Melon (*Cucumis melo*), a well-known and reliable variety for both commercial shipping and home gardens. This open-pollinated melon produces fruit with a smooth, creamy-white, hard rind and thick, sweet, refreshing lime-green flesh.

The fruit typically averages 7 inches in diameter, boasting a small seed cavity and a notably high sugar content for exceptional sweetness.

A History of Sweetness in America

The honeydew’s journey to America began in 1900 with the introduction of the White Antibes variety from France. As a crop that thrives in warmth, honeydew quickly established itself, particularly in the southwestern states.

Optimal Sowing and Growing for Sweet Success

For successful cultivation of your Green Flesh Honeydew seeds, ensure the soil temperature has warmed to a consistent 70-80°F before planting, as melons require significant heat to thrive. To get a head start, you can start seeds indoors 2-4 weeks before your intended transplant date.

Sow several seeds ½ inch deep in peat pots and maintain a temperature of 75°F for germination. Thin to the strongest seedling per pot. Gradually acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions before transplanting them into hills spaced 4-6 feet apart, with 2-3 plants per hill.

Consider companion planting with corn but avoid planting near potatoes.

Saving Your Own Seeds

If you wish to save seeds from your Green Flesh Honeydew, be aware that cross-pollination can occur with other melon varieties. Allow the fruit to fully ripen before harvesting seeds. Scoop out the pulp containing the seeds into a bowl and work it to separate the seeds. Add water to float away pulp and non-viable seeds. Rinse the good seeds thoroughly and spread them to dry completely before storing them in a cool, dry place for up to five years.

• Smooth Creamy-White Hard Rind
• Thick, Sweet, Lime-Green Flesh
• Fruit Averages 7″ in Diameter
• Small Seed Cavity and High Sugar Content
• Matures in Approximately 110 Days
• Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season
• Suitable for USDA Zones 4-12
• Plant in Full Sun

Order your Green Flesh Honeydew Melon seeds today and enjoy the classic sweetness of this reliable garden favorite!