Orange Flesh Honeydew Melon

Orange Flesh Honeydew is an early heirloom melon bearing large 5 to 10 pound fruits with relatively smooth skin. The sweet, orange flesh is a great addition to fruit salads, and the early maturity makes it an ideal choice for gardeners with shorter seasons.

At a glance

• Variety: Orange Flesh Honeydew melon (Cucumis melo)
• Type: Heirloom melon, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Fruit: Smooth-skinned, 5 to 10 lbs, orange flesh
• Maturity: Early
• Sun: Full sun
• Use: Fresh eating, fruit salads

Best for

• Sweet fresh melon
• Fruit salads and desserts
• Short-season gardens
• High-yield summer harvests
• Home and market growing

How to grow

Start seeds indoors a few weeks early or direct sow after the soil has warmed and frost has passed. Plant in full sun with rich, well-drained soil and provide steady moisture. Harvest when the fruit turns fragrant and the skin softens slightly at the blossom end.

Flavor profile

Sweet and juicy with smooth orange flesh and the mellow, honeyed taste of a classic honeydew.

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