The Early Silver Line Melon is a beloved Korean heirloom variety known for its distinct yellow-striped rind, smooth texture, and refreshing white flesh. This early-maturing melon offers a delicate sweetness and mild aroma, making it a perfect addition to summer gardens and healthy snacks.
Compact and easy to grow, this melon thrives in warm, sunny conditions and produces a generous harvest of small, oval fruits. Its crisp, low-acid flavor and beautiful appearance make it a standout in any fruit garden or farmer’s market display.
Features
- Produces bright yellow melons with silver-white stripes.
- Sweet, crisp white flesh with mild, aromatic flavor.
- Early maturing – perfect for short growing seasons.
- Compact vines suitable for small gardens or trellises.
- Non-GMO, heirloom quality seeds.
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Cucumis melo
- Common Name: Early Silver Line Melon
- Fruit Type: Small, oval melon with yellow striped rind
- Flesh Color: White, crisp, and aromatic
- Plant Type: Warm-season annual vine
- Growth Habit: Trailing or trellised
- Mature Fruit Size: 4–6 inches long, 1–2 lbs each
- Days to Maturity: 60–70 days
- Light Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
- Water Needs: Regular watering; keep soil evenly moist
- Temperature Range: 70–95°F (21–35°C)
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual)
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
Planting Guide
- Start seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost date or sow directly outdoors in warm soil (above 70°F).
- Plant seeds ½ inch deep and 18–24 inches apart in rows or hills.
- Maintain consistent moisture but avoid waterlogging.
- Provide full sunlight and support vines with trellises if space is limited.
- Harvest melons when rind turns fully yellow and fruit develops a sweet fragrance.
Care Tips
- Mulch around plants to retain soil moisture and reduce weeds.
- Use balanced organic fertilizer every 3–4 weeks.
- Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases.
- Rotate crops annually to maintain soil health.
- Ideal for containers, raised beds, or open ground gardens.