Grow sweet, fragrant Orange Muskmelons in your home garden with our premium Non-GMO Muskmelon Seeds. Known for their rich aroma and juicy, orange flesh, these melons thrive in warm, sunny conditions and are perfect for gardeners seeking a rewarding, high-yield summer crop.
Whether you’re growing in raised beds, garden plots, or containers, these muskmelon planting seeds offer excellent germination and strong vine growth for a plentiful harvest.
Features
- Premium Non-GMO Seeds: Safe, untreated, and ideal for home gardeners.
- Rich Flavor: Produces sweet, aromatic, orange-fleshed melons.
- Warm-Season Crop: Thrives in sunny, well-drained garden beds.
- High Yield: Vigorous vines produce abundant fruit during summer.
- Perfect for Containers or Open Soil: Versatile and easy to grow.
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Cucumis melo
- Common Name: Muskmelon
- Plant Type: Annual fruiting vine
- Seed Type: Non-GMO, untreated
- Growth Habit: Trailing vine
- Fruit Color: Orange flesh with light netted rind
- Maturity Period: 75–90 days from germination
- Sun Exposure: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-drained sandy loam, rich in organic matter
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
- Watering Needs: Moderate, avoid overhead watering
- Fertilization: Apply compost or balanced organic fertilizer before sowing
- Temperature Range: 70°F–90°F (21°C–32°C)
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–11
- Planting Season: Spring to early summer
- Planting Depth: 0.5 inch (1.3 cm)
- Spacing: 18–24 inches apart in rows 4–6 feet apart
- Germination Time: 7–14 days
- Pollination: Bees and other pollinators
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Harvest Time: When the rind changes color and fruit slips easily from the stem
Planting Guide
- Prepare Soil: Loosen and enrich the soil with compost.
- Sow Seeds: Plant 2–3 seeds per hill, ½ inch deep.
- Thin Seedlings: Keep the healthiest seedling once they reach 3 inches tall.
- Sun & Water: Provide full sunlight and consistent watering.
- Mulching: Apply mulch to retain soil moisture and prevent weeds.
- Pollination: Encourage bees for effective pollination.
- Harvest: Pick when fruits are fragrant and separate easily from the vine.
