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Honeydew melon

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Honeydew melon
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Fact sheet

Botanical nameCucumis melo

“Cucumis melo” — Honeydew Melon:18 Benefits, Side Effects & How to Eat it

FamilyCucurbitaceae

“Cucurbitaceae” — How to Grow Honeydew Melon: 100–115 days — SoilStack and 2 more

Typevine

“large vines that spread 4-6 feet in all directions” — How To Grow Honeydew Melons In Your Garden Successfully | 14 October, 2026 and 1 more

Days to maturity80–90 days

“harvest after 80-90 days” — How To Grow Honeydew Melons In Your Garden Successfully | 14 October, 2026

Germination temperature65 °F

“soil temperatures of at least 65°F (18°C)” — How To Grow Honeydew Melons In Your Garden Successfully | 14 October, 2026

Lightfull sun

“with full sun exposure” — How To Grow Honeydew Melons In Your Garden Successfully | 14 October, 2026 and 1 more

Water1-2 inches per week

“Water deeply 1-2 inches per week” — How To Grow Honeydew Melons In Your Garden Successfully | 14 October, 2026 and 1 more

Soil pH6.5–7.5

“pH levels between 6.5-7.5” — How To Grow Honeydew Melons In Your Garden Successfully | 14 October, 2026

Spacing48–72 in

“Space plants 4-6 feet apart” — How To Grow Honeydew Melons In Your Garden Successfully | 14 October, 2026

Start indoors3–4 weeks before last frost

“starting seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before” — How To Grow Honeydew Melons In Your Garden Successfully | 14 October, 2026

Ready whenpeak maturity

“pick at peak maturity” — How to Grow Honeydew Melon: 100–115 days — SoilStack and 4 more

Edible partsfruit

“round smooth-skinned fruits” — How to Grow Honeydew Melon: 100–115 days — SoilStack and 2 more

Related plants

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