Honey Dew Melon Seeds, 30+ Premium Heirloom Seeds, On Sale, Isla...

Honey Dew Melon Seeds, 30+ Premium Heirloom Seeds, On Sale, (Isla's Garden Seeds), Non Gmo Organic, 90% Germination Rates, Highest Quality Seeds.

Melons must not be planted until the soil temperature has warmed to 70-80 degrees F, since they thrive in heat. Start the plants indoors only 2-4 weeks before transplanting, since if the plants grow too large they have difficulty adjusting to the change. Sow several seeds 1/2" deep in each peat pot, and keep them at 75 degrees until they germinate. Thin to the strongest plant in each pot by cutting off the others. Gradually accustom the plants to outdoor temperatures by setting them outside during the day, then transplant them to hills 4-6' apart with 2-3 plants to a hill. For companion planting benefits, plant melons near corn but not potatoes. In cooler climates, melons may benefit from black plastic to warm the soil; mulch also helps to conserve necessary moisture, control weeds, and keep the melons clean. Adequate moisture is particularly crucial as the vines begin to develop. After midsummer, pinch off blossoms and smaller fruits in order to direct the full energy to the larger fruits; the smaller fruits will not have time to ripen before frost, and are no great loss.

• 6-12" height. 5-6' spacing. Produces 5-6 lb. White skinned round melons with light green flesh.
• Seeds are great for Planting in Garden or for storing in a seed safe for emergency. Melons must not be planted until the soil temperature has warmed to 70-80 degrees F, since they thrive in heat. Start the plants indoors only 2-4 weeks before transplanting, since if the plants grow too large they have difficulty adjusting to the change. Sow several seeds 1/2" deep in each peat pot, and keep them at 75 degrees until they germinate.
• USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
• Latin Name: Cucumis melo
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