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Orange Flesh Honeydew · Honeydew Melon

Zone 8b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

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MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 9th
Last FrostMar 23rd
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMar 23rd
Harvest BeginsJun 6th
Harvest EndsNov 12th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 65°F and nights stay above 55°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 12 days first.
Direct sow preferred — this crop has sensitive roots and does not transplant well. If starting indoors, use biodegradable pots and disturb roots as little as possible when moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity75
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitVine
Support NeededTrellis
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)75
Min Soil Temp (°F)65
Min Night Temp (°F)55
Harden Off (days)12
Expert Note: Start plants in biodegradable pots to minimize root disturbance, then transplant only when nights are reliably warm and soil is near 70°F.