The Orange Melon (Cucumis melo) is a warm-season crop known for its vibrant orange flesh and refreshing sweetness. Ideal for backyard gardeners and commercial growers alike, these Non-GMO Orange Melon Seeds are easy to plant and produce juicy, aromatic fruits with a rich, tropical flavor.
Perfect for fresh eating, salads, and smoothies, these melons thrive in sunny, well-drained soil and reward growers with high yields all summer long.
Features
- Non-GMO Seeds: 100% natural and chemical-free for safe home gardening.
- Sweet & Fragrant Flesh: Produces juicy orange melons with rich flavor.
- Easy to Grow: Excellent germination rate and low-maintenance care.
- Warm-Season Crop: Thrives in full sun and moderate humidity.
- High Yield Variety: Produces multiple medium-sized melons per vine.
- Perfect for Home Gardens: Grows well in raised beds or open fields.
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Cucumis melo
- Common Name: Orange Melon
- Plant Type: Annual vining vegetable
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Growth Habit: Sprawling vine
- Fruit Size: 3–5 lbs each
- Fruit Color: Light brown skin with bright orange flesh
- Germination Time: 7–14 days
- Days to Maturity: 80–90 days
- Sun Exposure: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-drained sandy loam or compost-rich soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.0
- Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Temperature Range: 70°F–90°F (21°C–32°C)
- Plant Height: 1–2 feet vine; 4–6 feet spread
- Plant Spacing: 24–36 inches apart
- Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
- Harvest Season: Mid-summer to early fall
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–11 (as annuals)
- Lifespan: One growing season
Planting Guide
- Seed Preparation:
- Soak seeds in warm water for 6–8 hours before planting.
- Sowing:
- Direct sow outdoors after the last frost, or start indoors 3–4 weeks before.
- Plant seeds ½ inch deep in well-drained soil.
- Germination:
- Maintain soil temperature between 70°F–85°F for best results.
- Transplanting:
- Transplant seedlings once temperatures stay above 65°F and risk of frost has passed.
- Care:
- Mulch around plants to retain moisture and control weeds.
- Water deeply 1–2 times weekly.
- Provide trellis support if space is limited.
- Harvesting:
- Harvest when melons emit a sweet aroma and the stem detaches easily from the vine.