Muskmelon

Grow your own deliciously sweet and fragrant muskmelons with ease! Known for their netted skin, orange flesh, and irresistible aroma, muskmelons are a summertime favorite that’s easy to grow and incredibly rewarding to harvest.

Why Grow Muskmelon?

• Exceptionally Sweet Flavor: Juicy, aromatic flesh perfect for fresh eating, smoothies, or fruit salads.

• Vigorous Growers: Produces large, flavorful melons in warm, sunny conditions.

• Homegrown Goodness: Enjoy fresher, tastier melons straight from your own garden—no grocery store needed!

• Pollinator Friendly: Yellow flowers attract bees, helping your garden thrive.

Plant Details:

• Best grown in USDA zones 4–10

• Requires full sun and well-drained, fertile soil

• Harvest time: 70–90 days after planting

• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart in rows 4–6 feet apart