Honeydew (Melon) Growing Guide

Cucumis melo

Crop Rotation Group

Cucurbits (Squash family) ●

Soil

Rich, moisture-retentive soil with plenty of compost dug in.

Position

Full sun.

Frost tolerant

No.

Feeding

After plants set fruit, feed twice, at two week intervals, with a water soluble plant food.

Spacing

Single Plants: 90cm (2' 11") each way (minimum)
Rows: 90cm (2' 11") with 90cm (2' 11") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Best direct sown once soil has warmed and there is no longer a risk of frost. If your growing season is short they can be started inside in pots to get a head start.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Keep moist by watering regularly. Pinch out the growing tip once the plant has made three leaves and do the same to side shoots as they appear.

Harvesting

Harvest fruit when cracks form around the blossom and stem ends of the fruit

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Honeydew (Melon)

Aphids (General)

Slug

Snail

Plant Diseases which Affect Honeydew (Melon)

Cucumber Mosaic Virus

Squash Anthracnose

Squash Downy Mildew

Squash Powdery Mildew