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The ironic green flesh honeydew. Easy to grow. Juicy and sweet, an excellent source of vitamin C.

PLANTING

Seeds normally germinate above 18C. Honeydew prefers fertile, well-draining soil with organic matter. Water regularly, it could determine the melons sizes. Full sun.

HABITS

Honeydew is heavy feeder, use well-drained soil with organic matter. Avoid pinching off shoots because an abundance of healthy leaves will produce sweeter fruit. Minimize watering about a week before the melon is ripe to harvest sweeter fruit.

TIPS

Offer ample space to the plant. Use trellis for vines growing. Harvest at ideal ripeness, when you see dry tendrils or yellow stems.