Grow sweet, vibrant Lemon Drop Melons at home with these Cucumis melo seeds. This heirloom variety produces small, oval-shaped melons with bright yellow skin and refreshing, sweet flesh. Ideal for backyard gardens, raised beds, or container planting, Lemon Drop Melons bring a tropical touch to your home garden.
Features:
- High-quality Lemon Drop Melon seeds for home gardening
- Produces sweet, flavorful yellow-skinned melons
- Heirloom variety for authentic fruit quality
- Suitable for backyard gardens, raised beds, and containers
- Easy to grow and maintain for beginners and experienced gardeners
Specifications:
- Scientific Name: Cucumis melo
- Variety: Lemon Drop
- Common Name (US): Melon
- Season: Best planted in late spring after last frost
- Planting Zones: USDA Zones 49
- Soil Requirements: Well-draining soil with pH 6.07.5
- Sun Requirements: Full sun (68 hours per day)
- Planting Depth: 0.5 inches (1.25 cm) deep
- Spacing: 1824 inches (4560 cm) between plants
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, avoid waterlogging
- Germination Time: 714 days at 7085F (2129C)
- Maturity: Fruit appears 7090 days after planting
- Uses: Fresh fruit, backyard gardens, container planting, summer fruit harvest
Planting Guide:
- Soak seeds in warm water for 1224 hours to improve germination.
- Plant seeds in well-draining soil at recommended depth and spacing.
- Provide full sun and maintain consistent moisture for optimal growth.
- Train vines as needed to prevent overcrowding in raised beds or containers.
- Harvest fruits when fully yellow and fragrant, typically 7090 days after planting.