Honey Rock Melon

Honey Rock is a petite, heavily netted cantaloupe with rich, sweet, pale orange flesh. Ideal for small gardens, its medium fruits reach 3 to 4 pounds and grow faster than most varieties.

At a glance

• Variety: Honey Rock, heirloom cantaloupe
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Skin: Heavily netted
• Fruit size: 3 to 4 pounds
• Traits: Fast growing, compact
• Sun: Full sun

Best for

• Fresh eating
• Fruit salads
• Small-space gardens
• Short-season climates

How to grow

Direct sow after the last frost once the soil is warm, or start indoors a few weeks early. Give melons full sun, room to sprawl, and rich soil with even moisture. Harvest when the fruit slips from the vine and smells fragrant.

Flavor profile

Rich and sweet with juicy, pale orange flesh.

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