How to Sow Honeydew
Sow in fertile, warm soil after danger of frost, from spring to midsummer. Sow seeds 2-3"
apart in groups of 4-8. Cover with 1/2" of fine soil. Keep evenly moist. Space groups 4-6'
apart each way. Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days depending on soil and weather conditions. Or to
get a headstart, sow 2-3 seeds in individual peat pots indoors, 3-4 weeks before outdoor
planting date. Grow in a sunny spot or under plant lights.
How to Grow Honeydew
Thin to 3 or 4 strongest seedlings in each group when they are 1-2" high. For indoor started
plants, thin to one seedling per pot. Honeydews need a long, warm growing season and light,
well-drained soil. Keep plants well watered but taper off watering when fruit is almost full
ripe. Mulch to keep soil warm and moist, control weeds and keep fruits off the ground.
Harvesting Honeydew
Fruits are ripe when the blossom end (look for the blossom scar) gives to gentle pressure.
Honeydew melons often turn a light greenish-yellow when ripe and can keep for up to a
month.