Muskmelon Seeds – Sweet Summer Fruiting Garden Variety

Overview

Muskmelon Seeds produce deliciously sweet and fragrant melons that are a summer garden favorite. These warm-season fruits are known for their juicy orange flesh, netted rind, and refreshing flavor. Ideal for backyard gardeners and small-scale growers, Muskmelon plants thrive in sunny, well-drained soil and warm temperatures.

The vigorous, trailing vines produce consistent yields and are perfect for open gardens, raised beds, or trellises. With proper care, Muskmelon plants reward you with a generous harvest of sweet, aromatic fruit all summer long.

Features

• Premium quality non-GMO Muskmelon seeds
• Produces sweet, aromatic, orange-fleshed melons
• Heat-loving, fast-growing summer crop
• Ideal for gardens, fields, and raised beds
• High-yielding and easy to maintain
• Excellent for fresh eating and fruit salads

Specifications

• Common Name (US): Muskmelon (Cucumis melo)
• Seed Type: Annual fruiting vine, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Planting Season: Late spring through early summer (after frost)
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–11 (annual in all zones)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained sandy loam; pH 6.0–7.0
• Sowing Method: Direct sow ½–1 inch deep outdoors; start indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting
• Germination Time: 7–10 days at 75–85°F
• Days to Maturity: 80–100 days from sowing
• Spacing: 2–3 feet between plants, 5–6 feet between rows
• Plant Height: 12–18 inches (vining growth habit)
• Watering Needs: Moderate; deep watering once or twice weekly
• Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
• Harvest Season: Mid to late summer
• Yield: 3–5 melons per plant under ideal conditions
• Storage Use: Seeds can be dried and stored for future planting