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Blenheim Orange Melon Seeds – Sweet & Juicy Heirloom Variety

Blenheim Orange Melon Seeds – Sweet & Juicy Heirloom Variety

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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds ½–1 inch deep in warm, moist, well-drained soil

If starting indoors, sow in pots 3–4 weeks before the last frost

Transplant outdoors after frost risk passes, spacing appropriately

Ensure good air circulation around young plants to prevent disease

Mulch around seedlings to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature

How to Grow

Light: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam with pH 6.0–7.0

Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging

Fertilizer: Apply balanced feed once vines are established and again during fruit set

Support: Provide trellis or allow ground space for sprawling vines

Pruning: Remove damaged or yellowing leaves to promote airflow and fruit development

Pest Control: Watch for aphids, beetles, and fungal issues; use organic sprays if needed

Pollination: Hand-pollinate flowers if fruit set is low

Tips

Thin seedlings to the strongest plants for better yield

Reduce watering as fruits mature for improved sweetness

Rotate planting areas each season to prevent soil-borne diseases

Harvest melons when the fruit naturally slips from the vine for peak flavor

Use netting or cages if local wildlife (birds or squirrels) may damage fruits

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Orders are processed within 1–2 days.

Delivery is completed within 10-15 days from the date of order.

Tracking details are shared once the order is dispatched.

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Anual

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

spreding

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Trailing

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Richly fragran

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

out door

About
Blenheim Orange Melon Seeds – Sweet & Juicy Heirloom Variety
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Non-GMO

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Annual fruiting


Blenheim Orange Melon is a historic heirloom melon variety, prized for its fragrant, orange-fleshed fruit and outstanding sweetness. First developed in England, it’s beloved by gardeners for its classic flavor and reliable performance in warm seasons.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring/Summer

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

1.5–3 lbs

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

12–18 inches

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 4–11

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

18–24 in apart

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

½–1 in

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Warm

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000137057