Crenshaw Melon Seeds - Fruit Plant

Crenshaw melon is a warm-season, vining plant that produces large fruits on trailing stems over an extended growing period. It thrives in warm climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter. The plant requires ample space for spreading and benefits from consistent warmth and moderate moisture during active growth. It is suitable for garden beds and open planting areas where long growing seasons support full development.

Features

• Vigorous vining plant with spreading growth habit
• Suitable for warm and sunny climates
• Requires ample space for proper development
• Performs best in fertile, well-drained soil
• Produces fruit over an extended growing season

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucumis melo var. inodorus
• Common Name (US): Melon
• Seed Type / Variety: Fruit vegetable seed
• Growth Habit: Trailing or vining annual
• USDA Zones: 4 to 11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season:
  • Warm regions: February to May
  • Cooler regions: April to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5 to 10 days in warm temperatures (20–30°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate, keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: Vines spread 2 to 4 meters or more
• Plant Spacing: 60 to 100 cm apart