Add a touch of sweetness to your garden with Yellow Casaba Melon Fruit Seeds, a premium selection of non-GMO melon seeds known for their unique golden rind and creamy, honey-like flavor. Originating from the Mediterranean region, Casaba melons (Cucumis melo var. inodorus) are prized for their rich taste, smooth skin, and long shelf life.
These easy-to-grow plants thrive in warm, sunny conditions and produce large, juicy fruits ideal for fresh eating, fruit salads, or chilled desserts. Perfect for gardeners who want something a little different from standard melons.
Features
- Sweet and Tropical Flavor: Smooth golden fruits with rich, honey-like sweetness.
- Non-GMO & Naturally Grown: Safe, pesticide-free seeds.
- Long Storage Life: Keeps fresh longer than most melon varieties.
- Heat-Tolerant & Productive: Performs well in warm and sunny climates.
- Perfect for Home Gardens: Easy to grow and high-yielding.
Specifications
- Common Name: Casaba Melon
- Scientific Name: Cucumis melo var. inodorus
- Plant Type: Annual fruiting vine
- Growth Habit: Trailing or climbing vine
- Zones: USDA Zones 4–10
- Season: Best planted in Spring after last frost
- Light Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil rich in organic matter
- Watering Needs: Moderate; water deeply once or twice a week
- Germination Time: 7–14 days at 75–85°F
- Maturity: 85–100 days from planting
- GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Naturally grown, chemical-free
- Plant Height: 1–2 feet (vines spread up to 6–8 feet)
- Fruit Description: Smooth golden-yellow rind with creamy, aromatic, sweet flesh
- Nutritional Value: High in vitamins A and C, potassium, and antioxidants
Planting Guide
- Start seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost.
- Sow seeds ½ inch deep in moist, well-draining soil.
- Transplant outdoors once soil is warm (above 70°F).
- Space plants 2 feet apart in rows 4–5 feet apart.
- Provide support or allow vines to sprawl naturally.