Cucumis melo

Cucumis melo, the melon: sweet, fragrant summer fruit to grow from seed, from cantaloupe to honeydew and galia.
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  • Melon Orange Pineapple seeds (Cucumis melo) – annual vegetable Melon Orange Pineapple (Cucumis melo) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Melon Orange Pineapple Seeds Cucumis Melo Annual Variety
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    Melon variety with orange flesh and aroma melon orange pineapple seeds are an annual fruit-vegetable variety selected for protected cultivation, making it a popular choice as an Cucumis melo option for gardeners who grow under...
  • Climbing Melon Rampicante Zuccherino seeds (Cucumis melo) – annual climber Climbing Melon Rampicante Zuccherino (Cucumis melo) – annual climber seeds from SeedsChoice
    Climbing Melon Seeds Rampicante Zuccherino Cucumis Melo Annual
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    Climbing melon for trellises and greenhouses climbing melon seeds ‘Rampicante Zuccherino’ are an annual fruit-vegetable variety selected for vigorous growth and reliable cropping. This is a trellised melon variety that can be trained upward to...
  • Tendral Valenciano Melon Late seeds (Cucumis melo) – vegetable Tendral Valenciano Melon Late (Cucumis melo) – vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Tendral Valenciano Melon Seeds Cucumis Melo Late Variety Vegetable
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    Late oval melon variety with ribbed skin tendral valenciano melon seeds are a late-season vegetable choice for gardeners who enjoy growing distinctive melons with a classic, traditional look. This oval melon variety develops a dark...
  • Sweet Ananas Melon seeds (Cucumis melo) – annual vegetable Sweet Ananas Melon (Cucumis melo) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Sweet Ananas Melon Seeds Cucumis Melo Annual
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    Sweet, aromatic melon variety for protected growing sweet ananas melon seeds are a flavorful choice for gardeners who want an annual fruit vegetable with a classic, fragrant melon character. This variety of Cucumis melo is...
  • Yellow Winter Melon Giallo Inverno seeds (Cucumis melo) – annual vegetable Yellow Winter Melon Giallo Inverno (Cucumis melo) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
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    Yellow Winter Melon Seeds Cucumis Melo Annual Variety Giallo Inverno
    €3,96€4,95

    Yellow winter melon seeds for late harvests yellow winter melon seeds are an annual fruit-vegetable option known for producing large, round to oval melons with a smooth yellow rind. This late season melon variety is...
  • Sugar Melon Charentais seeds (Cucumis melo) – organic annual vegetable Sugar Melon Charentais (Cucumis melo) – organic annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Sugar Melon Charentais Seeds Organic Cucumis Melo Annual
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    Organic Charentais melon seeds for warm gardens sugar melon charentais seeds are an organic, annual fruit-vegetable choice for gardeners who enjoy classic Charentais-style melons with richly colored flesh and a fragrant aroma. This muskmelon Charentais...
  • Charentais Melon seeds (Cucumis melo) – annual vegetable Charentais Melon (Cucumis melo) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Charentais Melon Seeds Cucumis Melo Annual Variety
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    Charentais melon variety for warm gardens charentais melon seeds are a classic choice for gardeners who want an annual fruit vegetable with the traditional Charentais look and aroma. This charentais melon variety is known for...
  • Piñonet Piel De Sapo Melon seeds (Cucumis melo) – annual vegetable Piñonet Piel De Sapo Melon (Cucumis melo) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
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    Piñonet Piel De Sapo Melon Seeds Cucumis Melo Annual
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    Piñonet Piel De Sapo melon overview piñonet piel de sapo melon seeds are a distinctive Spanish melon choice for gardeners who enjoy growing fruiting vegetables with standout appearance and flavor. This piñonet melon variety is...
  • Melon Ogen seeds (Cucumis melo) – annual vegetable Melon Ogen (Cucumis melo) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Melon Ogen Seeds Cucumis Melo Annual Variety
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    Melon Ogen seeds for protected garden crops melon ogen seeds are an annual fruit-vegetable variety valued for reliable performance in sheltered conditions. This melon ogen variety is commonly chosen as greenhouse melon seeds for gardeners...
  • Charentais Melon seeds (Cucumis melo) – annual vegetable Charentais Melon (Cucumis melo) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
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    Charentais Melon Seeds Cucumis Melo Annual
    €3,56€4,45

    Charentais melon for sunny garden growing charentais melon seeds are a classic choice for gardeners looking for a refined Cucumis melo type with attractive fruit and a traditional Charentais look. This charentais melon variety is...
  • Melon Zatta Honeydew seeds (Cucumis melo) – vegetable Melon Zatta Honeydew (Cucumis melo) – vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
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    Melon Zatta Seeds Cucumis Melo Honeydew Vegetable Variety
    €3,96€4,95

    Melon variety with distinctive ribbed fruits melon zatta seeds produce a classic honeydew-type melon known for its large, round shape and pronounced longitudinal ribs. This ribbed honeydew melon variety develops a thick, firm rind and...
  • Melon Bari F1 seeds (Cucumis melo) – annual vegetable Melon Bari F1 (Cucumis melo) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice
    Melon Bari F1 Seeds Cucumis Melo Annual
    €5,45

    Melon Bari F1 for warm-season gardens melon bari f1 seeds are a reliable choice for gardeners looking to grow an annual fruit vegetable with attractive, orange-colored flesh. This sweet melon hybrid is valued for its...
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Cucumis melo — melon

Cucumis melo is the botanical name for the melon, the fragrant, sweet-fleshed fruit that gathers cantaloupe, honeydew, galia and many more under a single species. It is the species behind our melon range within the fruit seed collection. New to fruit from seed? Our fruit growing guide covers the basics.

History & origin

The melon is an ancient crop with roots in Africa and Asia, carried along trade routes and refined over millennia into a remarkable diversity of types. Prized by the Romans and later perfected in the gardens of Renaissance Europe — the cantaloupe takes its name from Cantalupo, a papal estate near Rome — it became a byword for summer luxury.

The species name melo comes from the Greek and Latin for apple or round fruit; Cucumis is the classical Latin name for the cucumber, its close relative in the gourd family.

Botanical characteristics

A tender, trailing annual, the melon climbs or sprawls with tendrils and softly lobed leaves, carrying yellow flowers that ripen into round or oval fruit with sweet, perfumed flesh and netted, ribbed or smooth skin. A warmth-loving member of the gourd family, it sits naturally among our vining and climbing and culinary fruits.

Growing Cucumis melo from seed

Melons need warmth and a long season. Sow indoors in warmth in spring, grow on, and plant out only when nights are reliably mild — ideally in a greenhouse, tunnel or the warmest, most sheltered spot. Give rich soil, steady water and support or space to spread. Our fruit growing guide and fruit sowing calendar cover the timing.

Ready to grow melon? Browse the varieties or learn the basics first.

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What is Cucumis melo?
It is the botanical name for the melon, a single species that includes cantaloupe, honeydew, galia and many other sweet-fleshed types. Is melon hard to grow from seed?
It is rewarding but needs warmth. Sow indoors in spring and plant out only once nights are mild, ideally in a greenhouse, tunnel or sheltered sunny spot. When should I sow melon seed?
Start early under cover so plants have a long, warm season to ripen. See our fruit sowing calendar for the timing. Do melons need a greenhouse?
In cooler climates a greenhouse or tunnel gives the most reliable crop, though a very warm, sheltered spot outdoors can also succeed.