Melon-Honey Dew 1852

Heirloom Honeydew Melon is a delicious, colorful, and high-yielding melon that is perfect for any home garden. Protected by a golden skin, its electric green fruit is sweet, juicy, and refreshing. Enjoy it fresh off the vine or add it to a late summer fruit salad for an extra burst of flavor! Growing Instructions: * Bentley Seed Honeydew Melon seeds can be started indoors 4 weeks before the last frost or directly outside once the soil has warmed. * When transplanting outdoors, avoid disturbing the roots. * Plant in soil mounds or hills and thin to 2 of the best plants per hill. * Fertilize during growth. * Honeydew melons grow to about 3 feet tall. * Harvest in approximately 3 months. Seed Information: * Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable) * Time to Maturity: About 2 ½ months * Sun Requirement: Full sun * Spacing: 24" apart * Depth: 1/2 inch * Seeds Per Packet: 35-40 * Ideal Germination Temperature: 75-85°F * Sowing Method: Transplant Uses: * Ideal for fresh eating or adding to frui