Banana Melon Seeds - Heirloom Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Banana Melon is a warm-season melon variety known for its long, banana-shaped fruits with sweet, aromatic flesh. The vigorous vines grow best in full sun, fertile well-drained soil, and consistent moisture.

Features

• Warm-season melon variety
• Produces elongated, banana-shaped fruits
• Sweet, aromatic orange to salmon-colored flesh
• Vigorous trailing vine growth
• Suitable for home vegetable gardens
• Performs well in warm weather
• Grows well with adequate garden space or support
• Ideal for fresh eating

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucumis melo
• Common Name (US): Banana Melon
• Seed Type / Variety: Banana Melon Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual trailing vine
• USDA Zones: 4–11
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: Spring through early summer
• Germination Time and Conditions: Approximately 4–10 days in warm, consistently moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, loose, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high; maintain consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: Vine length approximately 4–8 feet
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 24–36 inches apart