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Ripe cantaloupe melon, sliced open to show vibrant orange flesh, seeds, and a wedge. Whole melons in background.
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PMR Delicious 51 Melon
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A classic, richly-flavored cantaloupe melon with deeply netted, golden-tan skin and aromatic, thick, deep orange flesh with a sweet, complex tropic...

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Fresh ripe cantaloupe, one whole and one halved showing vibrant orange flesh and seeds on rustic wood. Sold out
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Hales Best Jumbo Cantaloupe Melon
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Hales Best Jumbo Cantaloupe has been a summer garden icon since the 1920s and for good reason — the heavily netted fruits have sherbet-orange flesh...

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Orange and green striped mini watermelons on a light tile surface. Fresh, unique garden harvest. Sold out
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Tigger Melon
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Tigger Melon is a tiny, beautiful heirloom with vivid yellow and rust-red stripes that make it one of the most visually stunning melons in existenc...

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Fresh, ripe cantaloupe melons in a wooden crate. Two halves show vibrant orange flesh, seeds. Healthy sweet fruit.
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True Love F1 Melon
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A beautifully fragrant F1 cantaloupe producing compact, personal-sized fruits with heavily netted skin and richly perfumed, deep orange flesh with ...

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Cantaloupe halves with bright orange flesh, visible seeds, and green rind on dark soil.
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Delicious 51 Melon
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This cantaloupe features creamy orange flesh that is sweet, juicy, and very flavorful, with fruits weighing 2 to 3 pounds that are lightly netted a...

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Delicious striped cantaloupe melons. Whole, halved with vibrant orange flesh and seeds, and sliced on rustic wood.
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Charentais Melon
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Charentais Melon is the legendary French melon from the Charente region — the petite, smooth, ribbed fruits are considered by many chefs and food w...

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Sweet, ripe cantaloupe: one whole, one half with orange flesh & seeds, plus a small green melon.
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Minnesota Midget Cantaloupe Melon
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Minnesota Midget Cantaloupe is the small-space melon gardener's best friend — the compact vines with a minimal footprint produce personal-sized, ba...

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Fresh cantaloupe melons, whole and sliced, showing sweet orange flesh and seeds on a rustic wooden surface.
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Planters Jumbo Cantaloupe
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Planters Jumbo Cantaloupe is a generously sized, luscious cantaloupe variety with impressively large fruits and a rich, aromatic sweetness that del...

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Freshly cut cantaloupe melon halves with bright orange flesh and seeds. Sweet, ripe, healthy summer fruit.
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Orange Flesh Honeydew Melon
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Orange Flesh Honeydew Melon combines the smooth, clean sweetness of classic honeydew with a stunning surprise inside — vivid, sherbet-orange flesh ...

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Fresh cantaloupe half, vibrant orange flesh, green rind, seeds, rustic wood background. Healthy summer fruit.
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Honey Rock Melon
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Honey Rock Melon is a petite, heavily netted cantaloupe with rich, sweet, salmon-orange flesh and an irresistible honey fragrance that fills the ki...

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Ripe cantaloupe melon cut in half, revealing bright orange flesh and green rind. Fresh, healthy fruit slices.
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Ice Cream (Green Machine) Melon
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Bred by Merlyn Niedens in 1998 as a cross between Jenny Lind and Kansas, this melon produces sweet 2-pound fruits on compact vines. Nicknamed the G...

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Fresh green melon slices on wooden cutting board with whole netted melon. Sweet, healthy fruit.
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Rocky Ford Cantaloupe Melon
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Rocky Ford Cantaloupe is a legendary Colorado heirloom with green-tinted flesh and a delicately sweet flavor accented by warming notes of clove and...

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Ripe cantaloupes on green grass. Two melons cut open show vibrant orange flesh and seeds. Fresh sweet fruit harvest.
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Edisto 47 Melon
Southern Exposure Fulfilled by Seedtime
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Developed by Clemson/AES in 1965, this cantaloupe-type melon has salmon-orange flesh and a netted rind on round-oval fruits measuring approximately...

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Oblong melon cut in half, revealing green rind, orange-yellow flesh, and seeds on wood. Fresh, healthy fruit.
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Banana Melon
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Banana Melon is one of the most unusual and delightful heirlooms in the melon world — the long, banana-shaped fruits emit a genuine sweet banana fr...

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Ripe yellow melons with white flesh on a woven basket. Includes whole, half, and sliced fruit. Fresh, sweet summer melon.
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Kazakh Melon
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Kazakh Melon is a petite, early-maturing Central Asian heirloom with softball-sized fruits, high sugar content, and cream-colored flesh with a cris...

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Fresh ripe yellow canary melon sliced in half, showing sweet white flesh and orange seeds. Delicious healthy fruit.
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Crenshaw Melon
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Crenshaw Melon is renowned for its extraordinary sweetness — a cross between casaba and cantaloupe that captures the best qualities of both — with ...

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Whole and sliced cantaloupe melon with vibrant orange flesh and seeds on a rustic wooden surface. Fresh, ripe fruit.
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Edisto 47 Melon
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Edisto 47 Melon is a classic cantaloupe variety with a rich, sweet flavor and a sturdy, mildew-resistant constitution that makes it one of the most...

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Dark green acorn squash, one cut open revealing bright orange flesh and seeds. Fresh winter produce.
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Noir Des Carmes Melon
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Noir Des Carmes is a historic French heirloom melon with an elegant culinary pedigree — a ribbed cantaloupe type with green skin that ripens to a w...

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Pile of fresh green bitter gourds (karela) with bumpy skin. Healthy, culinary Asian vegetable.
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Futo Spindle Bitter Melon
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Futo Spindle Bitter Melon is a cherished tropical fruit with a distinctive bumpy green exterior and a bold, intensely bitter flavor that's an acqui...

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Ripe yellow canary melon, whole and halved, showing sweet pale green flesh and seeds. Growing in garden soil.
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Canary Yellow Melon
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Canary Yellow Melon is a striking and rewarding heirloom with vivid, bright yellow skin and pale, creamy flesh that's exceptionally sweet, juicy, a...

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Fresh dark green Piel de Sapo melon, sliced open to show light green flesh and orange seeds.
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Tendral Verde Tardif Melon
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Tendral Verde Tardif Melon is a Spanish heirloom late-season melon with a distinctive pale green rind and cream-colored flesh that's mildly sweet, ...

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Yellow and green striped melons, one cut open revealing light green flesh and seeds. Fresh, sweet fruit produce.
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Ha'Ogen Melon
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Ha'Ogen Melon is the celebrated Israeli melon — named for Kibbutz Ha'Ogen — with small 3–4 lb fruits and a remarkably early ripening that makes it ...

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Fresh cantaloupe halves with orange flesh and seeds, alongside a whole melon on green vines.
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Hales Best Muskmelon
Southern Exposure Fulfilled by Seedtime
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Hales Best is a classic muskmelon producing sweet, juicy, 3–5 lb oval fruits that were a favorite at the Twin Oaks 2012 Melon Trials. Skins are net...

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Ripe cantaloupe melon halves with bright orange flesh and seeds on a wooden cutting board.
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Kansas Muskmelon
Southern Exposure Fulfilled by Seedtime
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Kansas Muskmelon is celebrated for its remarkable combination of sweet flavor, fine texture, prolific production, and robust hardiness. The ridged,...

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Creamy ribbed melons, one sliced revealing vibrant orange flesh and seeds. Fresh cantaloupe fruit.
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Prescott Fond Blanc Melon
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Days to Maturity: 85-95Seed Count: 30This French variety was first documented in 1883 and was known as a market favorite for centuries. It looks mo...

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Whole striped Piel de Sapo melon, half cut showing white flesh, orange seeds, and slices. Fresh, ripe fruit.
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Piel de Sapo Melon
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Days to Maturity: 90-110Seed Count: 10The Piel de Sapo Melon, also known as the "Santa Claus" or "Christmas Melon," is known for its unique appeara...

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Fresh cantaloupe halves, cut open showing orange flesh and seeds, surrounded by whole ripe muskmelons. Healthy fruit.
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Eden Gem (Rocky Ford) Muskmelon
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Eden Gem (Rocky Ford) is a classic muskmelon derived from the old 'Netted Gem' variety, which itself came from a chance seedling of 'Nutmeg.' The 4...

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Cut horned melon (kiwano) revealing juicy green pulp. Spiky orange African horned cucumber on wooden board with knife.
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Kiwano (Jelly Melon)
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Kiwano, or Jelly Melon, is a melon in the cucumber family that is native to Africa. Also called horned melon or devil melon by locals, the thorny s...

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Sliced white winter squash with vibrant orange flesh and seeds on a rustic wooden table.
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Delice de la table Melon
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Days to Maturity: 80Seed Count: 25This enchanting heirloom variety is uncommon in North America but is a staple in France. The beautiful ribbed ext...

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Melon Seeds for Planting: Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Canary, and Heirloom Varieties

Few garden rewards beat slicing into a melon you grew yourself, still warm from the sun. Our collection of melon seeds spans netted cantaloupes and muskmelons, smooth honeydews, golden canary types, fragrant French and Spanish heirlooms, and a few fun curiosities. Nearly all are open-pollinated and non-GMO, and most do well in heat, which makes them a natural fit for the sunniest, warmest corner of your garden.

Melon Seed Varieties: From Rocky Ford to Piel de Sapo

For classic cantaloupe flavor, Hale's Best Jumbo, Delicious 51, Rocky Ford (also sold as Eden Gem), Edisto 47, Kansas, and Planters Jumbo are tried-and-true muskmelons, and True Love F1 is a hybrid option. Charentais is the small, fragrant French melon with creamy orange flesh, while Minnesota Midget is a compact variety bred for smaller spaces. If you prefer something smoother, Orange Flesh Honeydew and Ice Cream (Green Machine) bring juicy, sweet flesh, and Piel de Sapo, Tendral Verde Tardif, and Crenshaw offer Spanish and American green-skinned types for late-season eating. Canary Yellow, Banana, Ha'Ogen, and Kazakh add golden rinds and mild, honeyed flavor, and Noir des Carmes and Prescott Fond Blanc are French heirlooms. Kiwano and Futo Spindle Bitter Melon are specialty picks for adventurous growers, and not sweet like the rest.

Growing Melons from Seed: Plant Late, Plant Warm

Melons are heat lovers, and the single most important thing you can do is wait for warm soil. Direct sow after your last frost, once the soil has reached at least 70°F, or start seeds indoors about three to four weeks before transplanting in biodegradable pots, since melon roots resent being disturbed. Seeds sprout in about a week to ten days in warm soil. Listings in this collection show 61 to 120 days to maturity, so choose a variety that fits your season, and give each plant plenty of room to sprawl or train vines up a sturdy trellis. Counting backward from fall is easier with the Seedtime garden planning software, which builds a planting calendar around your frost dates, and the layout planner helps you give those sprawling vines the space they need.

Buy Melon Seeds with One Shipping Charge

When you buy melon seeds here, you can add seeds from multiple suppliers to the same order and pay one flat shipping charge, or qualify for free standard shipping on Seedtime-fulfilled orders of $49 or more to the lower 48 states. Paid Seedtime members get 20% off seed packets marked "Fulfilled by Seedtime" and 5% off everything else in the store. You can start planning for free, and if you want unlimited calendars and layouts along with those store discounts, compare Seedtime's plans to find the right fit. Whether you're browsing melon seeds for sale for a single hill or melon seeds for planting across several types, it all ships together.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know when a melon is ripe?

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It depends on the type. Cantaloupes and muskmelons "slip," meaning the fruit separates from the vine with a gentle twist once it's ready, and they develop a sweet, musky aroma at the stem end. Honeydews and other non-slipping melons don't release, so look for a change in rind color, a softening at the blossom end, and a deeper fragrance, then cut the stem. Melons won't get sweeter after picking, so wait for those signs.

Why is my melon plant flowering but not setting fruit?

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Early flowers are usually male, and they appear several weeks before the female flowers, which have a tiny melon at the base. Fruit only sets once bees carry pollen to the female flowers, so give plants time and encourage pollinators by planting flowers nearby. Cold nights, extreme heat, and a lack of pollinators can all slow fruit set.

Do melons need a trellis, and how much room do they take?

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Most varieties want 18 to 36 inches between plants and plenty of space to sprawl, so a sunny spot with room is ideal. Small-fruited types can be trained up a strong trellis or fence to save space, with larger fruits supported in slings made from netting or old tights. Compact varieties like Minnesota Midget are the better pick for smaller gardens.

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