Long Melon Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Long Melon is a climbing or sprawling vine that produces elongated fruits with a smooth outer skin. It thrives in warm, tropical to subtropical climates and adapts well to well-drained, fertile soils. This variety is suitable for home gardens, trellises, or small-scale cultivation. It prefers full sun exposure and moderate, consistent watering throughout its growing season. The plant can be trained vertically to save space and support healthy fruit development.

Features

• Vigorous climbing or sprawling vine suitable for trellises or garden beds

• Adaptable to warm, tropical, and subtropical climates

• Produces elongated fruits with uniform growth

• Moderate watering needs and well-drained soil preferred

• Suitable for home gardens and small-scale cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Cucumis melo

• Common name (US): Long Melon

• Seed type / variety: Standard Variety

• Growth habit: Climbing / Sprawling vine

• USDA zones: 7-11

• Planting season: Spring to early summer

• Growing season: Warm months, 3-4 months to harvest

• Sowing season: Spring

• Sowing months: March to June

• Germination time and conditions: 7-14 days, 75-85°F, moist soil

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture

• Mature plant size: 8-12 feet long vine

• Plant spacing: 3-4 feet apart