Melon 'Orange honeydew'

Cucumis melo

How to grow Melon 'Orange honeydew'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Orange honeydew is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Ideally plant in potting mix and loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 6.5 as Orange honeydew likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Orange honeydew from seed

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Orange honeydew about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Orange honeydew

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Orange honeydew is a tender plant.

Harvesting Orange honeydew

5-6 lbs.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late summer.

Other Names for Melon 'Orange honeydew'

Orange Flesh Honeydew Muskmelon, Temptation Melon