Banana Melon (Cucumis melo) Fruit Seeds

Banana Melon (Cucumis melo) is a classic 19th-century heirloom melon prized for its distinctive shape, smooth yellow rind, and aromatic, salmon-colored flesh. This sweet, flavorful melon offers a rich, tropical fragrance and deliciously juicy texture. Perfect for home gardens, small farms, and local markets, Banana Melon Seeds produce high-yielding vines with large, banana-shaped fruit weighing up to 5–7 pounds each.

Features

• Produces large, banana-shaped melons with a smooth yellow rind
• Sweet, fragrant flesh with a hint of tropical flavor
• Vigorous, high-yielding vines ideal for warm climates
• Excellent for fresh eating, desserts, or smoothies
• Non-GMO and open-pollinated heirloom variety

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucumis melo
• Common Name: Banana Melon
• Plant Type: Annual fruiting vine
• Growth Habit: Trailing vine (up to 6–10 feet)
• Fruit Size: 5–7 lbs each
• Fruit Shape: Elongated, banana-like
• Flesh Color: Salmon-orange
• Rind Color: Yellow
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual)
• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained loam with pH 6.0–7.0
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Harvest Season: Late summer to early fall (90–100 days from sowing)
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Organic Status: Conventional (Organic option available)
• Planting Season: Spring (after frost)
• Sowing Depth: ½ inch
• Germination Time: 7–14 days
• Watering Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture without waterlogging
• Fertilization: Balanced organic fertilizer at transplant and mid-season
• Spacing: 2–3 feet between plants; 4–6 feet between rows
• Pollination: Insect-pollinated
• Maintenance: Regular weeding and mulching; prune for airflow
• Uses: Fresh eating, juicing, desserts, fruit salads

Planting Guide

• Soil Preparation: Choose a sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil.
• Sowing: Plant seeds ½ inch deep in hills or rows after danger of frost has passed.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination; reduce slightly once vines establish.
• Support: Train vines along the ground or use trellises for space efficiency.
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced fertilizer during flowering and fruit set.
• Harvesting: Pick when the rind turns bright yellow and the fruit emits a sweet aroma.