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Orange Flesh Honeydew — Melons

100-110days to harvest

7-12days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Moderate to Difficultdifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Start indoors 4-5 weeks before last frost or direct sow when soil is consistently 70°F or warmer.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-2 inches per week, reduce watering as fruit ripens
Soil: Well-drained sandy loam with excellent drainage
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 48-72 inches
Height: 6-9 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Orange flesh with smooth cream-colored rind
Size: 4-5 pounds
Shape: Oval to round with smooth, non-netted skin
Flavour: Sweet and mild with honeydew characteristics and subtle cantaloupe notes

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, fruit salads, smoothies, sorbet, and elegant fruit presentations

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, cucumber beetles, squash bugs, spider mites
Diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, fusarium wilt, bacterial wilt
Resistance: Moderate resistance to common melon diseases

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
3	May	June – July	June – August	October
4	April – May	June	June – July	October
5	April	May – June	May – July	September – October
6	April	May – June	May – July	September – November
7	March – April	May	May – June	September – October
8	March	April – May	April – June	August – October
9	February	March – April	March – May	July – September
10	January – February	March	March – April	July – August
11	January	February	February – March	June – July
12	January	February	February – March	June – July
13	January	February	February – March	June – July

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, thrips, and other pests that damage melons

MarigoldsDeter cucumber beetles and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for cucumber beetles and squash bugs

RadishesRepel cucumber beetles and improve soil structure when decomposed

CornProvides natural wind protection and vertical space utilization

SunflowersAttract beneficial insects and provide shade during hot weather

BeansFix nitrogen in soil to benefit heavy-feeding melons

OreganoRepels aphids and cucumber beetles with strong aromatic compounds

Avoid

CucumberCompetes for nutrients and attracts similar pests like cucumber beetles

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit melon growth and development

Aromatic herbs (strong)Sage and rosemary can inhibit growth through competitive root systems

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g): 0.531
Fat (g): 0.216
Carbohydrate (g): 8.15
Vitamin C (mg): 15.7
Calcium (mg): 6.58
Iron (mg): 0
Magnesium (mg): 9.5
Phosphorus (mg): 11.7
Potassium (mg): 209
Zinc (mg): 0.06

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the melons growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Orange Flesh Honeydew?

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