Seeds per gram: 30
Average germination rate: 90%
Package sizes
- 15 seeds — 13 plants — covers about 195–260 sq. ft.
- 100 seeds — 90 plants — covers about 1,350–1,800 sq. ft.
- 200 seeds — 180 plants — covers about 2,700–3,600 sq. ft.
- 500 seeds — 450 plants — covers about 6,750–9,000 sq. ft.
Plant growth and coverage
- Vigorous, trailing vine habit; heat-loving and disease-resistant
- Height: 30–45 cm (12–18 in) canopy
- Spread: 1.5–2.4 m (5–8 ft)
- Spacing: 90–120 cm (36–48 in) between plants; 150–180 cm (5–6 ft) between rows; or 2–3 plants per hill, hills 1.2–1.8 m (4–6 ft) apart
- Each plant typically occupies about 15–20 sq. ft; fruits are ~15 cm (6 in) across and 2–2.5 kg; harvest in ~73 days from transplant
Choosing a packet size
- The 15-seed packet is ideal for home gardeners or first-time melon growers wanting a few reliable vines. It suits small beds or a sunny section of a raised bed where you can give plants room to sprawl.
- The 100-seed packet fits larger home gardens, community plots, or small homesteads planning successive plantings. It offers ample seed for staggered sowings to spread the harvest and ensure backups.
- The 200-seed packet is great for small market growers or CSA trial blocks aiming for consistent yields across multiple beds. Use it to plant multiple successions or to standardize a market row.
- The 500-seed packet is best for market farms, community gardens, or larger plantings requiring uniform, disease-resistant vines. It supports block plantings and succession schedules for steady, high-volume harvests.