Long Melon Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Long Melon is a warm-season annual vine grown for its elongated edible fruits and vigorous climbing growth habit. It is well suited to home gardens, raised beds, trellises, and vegetable gardens. The plant thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture throughout the growing season. It produces long fruits during warm weather and is commonly cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions.

Features

• Warm-season annual climbing vine
• Produces long edible fruits
• Suitable for home gardens and trellises
• Adapted to warm and tropical climates
• Vigorous climbing growth habit
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soil
• Suitable for vegetable garden planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucumis melo var. utilissimus
• Common Name (US): Long Melon
• Seed Type / Variety: Long Fruit Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual climbing vine
• USDA Zones: 2-11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring after the last frost
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: March-May in warm regions; April-June in cooler regions
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5-10 days at 70-95°F (21-35°C) in warm, moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to regular watering; keep soil consistently moist during active growth
• Mature Plant Size: 6-10 feet long
• Plant Spacing: 24-36 inches apart