Melon Seed Collection – 6 Heirloom Varieties of Watermelon, Cantaloupe & Honeydew for High-Yield Summer Gardens

The Melon Seed Collection is a set of six heirloom melon varieties spanning cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon, each chosen for flavor, productivity, and reliability in home gardens. These warm-season annuals bring color and sweetness to summer harvests.

At a glance

• Varieties: Honey Rock Cantaloupe, Hale's Best Melon, Honeydew, Yellow Petite Watermelon, Tendersweet Orange Watermelon, and Georgia Rattlesnake Watermelon
• Seed type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Sun: Full sun
• Soil: Rich, well-drained with consistent watering
• Spacing: Vining plants about 3 to 4 feet apart
• Sowing: Start indoors 2 to 4 weeks before last frost, or direct-sow once soil reaches 70°F
• Packaging: Labeled packets with planting instructions

Best for

• High-yield summer fruit gardens
• Raised beds, backyard patches, and homesteads
• Fruit salads, smoothies, and summer desserts
• Beginner and experienced gardeners
• Gifts for home growers who love fresh fruit

How to grow

Start melon seeds indoors 2 to 4 weeks before your last frost, or direct-sow once soil reaches 70°F. Provide full sun, rich, well-drained soil, and consistent watering without waterlogging. Space vining plants generously, about 3 to 4 feet apart, to allow healthy growth and airflow. Harvest when fruits have full color, a sweet aroma, and a gentle slip from the vine.

Flavor profile

Honey Rock and Hale's Best cantaloupes are rich and aromatic, honeydew crisp and refreshing, Yellow Petite honey-sweet, Tendersweet Orange juicy and sweet, and Georgia Rattlesnake sweet with classic red watermelon flavor.

About Survival Garden Seeds

Survival Garden Seeds offers non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds with reliable germination, helping gardeners grow sweet, productive melons all summer.

Sold by Survival Garden Seeds, based in Rigby, Idaho.

Learn more: What Is an Heirloom Seed?