Cucumis melo

Cucumis melo, the melon: sweet, fragrant summer fruit to grow from seed, from cantaloupe to honeydew and galia.
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  • Nasiona melona Orange Pineapple (Cucumis melo) – jednoroczne warzywo Melon Orange Pineapple (Cucumis melo) – nasiona jednorocznych warzyw od SeedsChoice
    Nasiona melona Orange Pineapple Cucumis Melo, odmiana roczna
    €4,95

    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...
  • Nasiona melona pnącego Rampicante Zuccherino (Cucumis melo) – jednoroczna roślina pnąca Melon pnący Rampicante Zuccherino (Cucumis melo) – nasiona jednorocznej rośliny pnącej od SeedsChoice
    Climbing Melon Seeds Rampicante Zuccherino Cucumis Melo Annual
    €4,95

    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...
  • Nasiona żółtego melona zimowego Giallo Inverno (Cucumis melo) – jednoroczne warzywo Żółty melon zimowy Giallo Inverno (Cucumis melo) – nasiona jednorocznego warzywa od SeedsChoice
    Nasiona żółtego melona zimowego Cucumis Melo odmiana jednoroczna Giallo Inverno
    €4,95

    Nasiona żółtego melona zimowego do późnych zbiorów Nasiona żółtego melona zimowego to roczna roślina owocowo-warzywna, znana z wydawania dużych, okrągłych lub owalnych owoców z gładką, żółtą skórką. Ta późna odmiana melona bywa określana włoską nazwą...
  • Nasiona melona Tendral Valenciano Late (Cucumis melo) – warzywo Melon Tendral Valenciano Late (Cucumis melo) – nasiona warzyw od SeedsChoice
    Tendral Valenciano Melon Seeds Cucumis Melo Late Variety Vegetable
    €4,95

    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...
  • Nasiona melona słodkiego Ananas (Cucumis melo) – jednoroczne warzywo Melon Sweet Ananas (Cucumis melo) – nasiona jednorocznych warzyw od SeedsChoice
    Sweet Ananas Melon Seeds Cucumis Melo Annual
    €4,95

    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...
  • Nasiona melona cukrowego Charentais (Cucumis melo) – ekologiczne warzywo jednoroczne Melon cukrowy Charentais (Cucumis melo) – organiczne nasiona jednorocznych warzyw od SeedsChoice
    Sugar Melon Charentais Seeds Organic Cucumis Melo Annual
    €4,95

    Organiczne nasiona melona Charentais do ciepłych ogrodów Nasiona melona cukrowego charentais to organiczny, jednoroczny wybór owocowo-warzywny dla ogrodników lubiących klasyczne melony w stylu Charentais z intensywnie wybarwionym miąższem i aromatyczną wonią. Ta odmiana muszkatu Charentais...
  • Nasiona melona Piñonet Piel De Sapo (Cucumis melo) – roczne warzywo Melon Piñonet Piel De Sapo (Cucumis melo) – roczne nasiona warzyw od SeedsChoice
    Piñonet Piel De Sapo Melon Seeds Cucumis Melo Annual
    €4,95

    Przegląd melona Piñonet Piel De Sapo Nasiona melona piñonet piel de sapo to wyjątkowy hiszpański wybór dla ogrodników, którzy lubią uprawiać warzywa owocowe o efektownym wyglądzie i smaku. Ta odmiana melona piñonet wyróżnia się charakterystyczną...
  • Melon Ogen nasiona (Cucumis melo) – warzywo jednoroczne Melon Ogen (Cucumis melo) – nasiona jednorocznych warzyw od SeedsChoice
    Melon Ogen Seeds Cucumis Melo Annual Variety
    €4,95

    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...
  • Nasiona melona Charentais (Cucumis melo) – jednoroczne warzywo Melon Charentais (Cucumis melo) – nasiona jednorocznych warzyw od SeedsChoice
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    Nasiona melona Charentais Cucumis Melo odmiana jednoroczna
    €4,21€4,95

    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...
  • Nasiona melona Zatta Honeydew (Cucumis melo) – warzywo Melon Zatta Honeydew (Cucumis melo) – nasiona warzyw od SeedsChoice
    Nasiona melona Zatta Cucumis Melo, odmiana warzywna Honeydew
    €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...
  • Nasiona melona Charentais (Cucumis melo) – jednoroczne warzywo Melon Charentais (Cucumis melo) – nasiona jednorocznych warzyw od SeedsChoice
    Nasiona melona Charentais Cucumis Melo jednoroczny
    €4,45

    Melon charentais do uprawy w słonecznym ogrodzie Nasiona melona charentais to klasyczny wybór dla ogrodników szukających wyrafinowanego typu Cucumis melo z atrakcyjnymi owocami i tradycyjnym wyglądem Charentais. Ta odmiana melona charentais jest znana z charakterystycznych,...
  • Melon Bari F1 nasiona (Cucumis melo) – warzywo jednoroczne Melon Bari F1 (Cucumis melo) – nasiona jednorocznych warzyw od 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...

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.