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Orange Honeydew Melon — Melons

85-95days to harvest

5-10days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Direct sow when soil temperature reaches 70°F or start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost for transplanting.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-2 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam with good organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 48-60 inches
Height: 6-9 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Cream to pale yellow exterior, salmon-orange flesh
Size: 4-6 pounds
Shape: Round to oval
Flavour: Sweet and mild with honeydew characteristics, slightly richer than traditional honeydew

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, fruit salads, smoothies, sorbets, melon platters

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, cucumber beetles, spider mites, melon aphid
Diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt, alternaria leaf spot
Resistance: Moderate resistance to powdery mildew and fusarium wilt

Planting calendar by USDA zone

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

Companion planting

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

BasilRepels aphids, whiteflies, and thrips while potentially improving melon flavor

MarigoldDeters nematodes, aphids, and cucumber beetles that commonly attack melons

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids, protecting melon vines

RadishBreaks up soil for better root development and deters cucumber beetles

CornProvides natural windbreak and vertical structure without competing for nutrients

BeanFixes nitrogen in soil and provides ground cover without interfering with melon growth

SunflowerAttracts beneficial pollinators essential for melon fruit development

OreganoRepels pests like aphids and spider mites while attracting beneficial insects

Avoid

CucumberCompetes for same nutrients and space, shares common diseases like powdery mildew

PotatoHeavy feeder that competes for nutrients and may stunt melon growth

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of melons and most garden plants

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 Honeydew Melon?

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