Golden Honeymoon
Melon · Honeydew
Open Pollinated
Cucumis melo
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Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family) · Genus: Cucumis
Characteristics
Color
Green
Flavor
FruitySweet
Growth Habit
Vining
Intended Use
Storage
Interior Color
Green
Maturity
Early
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
❄
Hardiness
Warm-Season/Very Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
3–10 days
at 60–100 °F
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Days to Maturity
80–92 days
Plant Height
1–1 1/4 ft
Mature Spread
4–6 ft
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Fruit Weight
48–80 oz
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
1/2–1 in
Seed Spacing
6–12 in
Row Spacing
48–72 in
Thin To
18–36 in
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Plant in Hills
Yes
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Optimal Soil Temp
75–95 °F
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Soil Temp
60–100 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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