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Homegrown honeydews are far superior to grocery store melons. Vine-ripened 'Sweet Delight' has an unbelievably sweet, almost wine-like flavor. Each melon is 7" x 8" weighing between 7 and 8 pounds, with light green flesh and exterior.
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 90 days
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Type: Honeydew (Learn more)
Native: Africa, Asia, Australia, West Pacific Islands
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 3' to 6' vines
Variety Info: 7" x 8", 7–8 pounds, light green, and very sweet and juicy.
Attributes: Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–90°F.
When to Start Inside: Recommended for short-season areas. 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting within 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Sow into biodegradable pots that can be directly planted in the ground; roots are sensitive to disturbance.
Sprouts in: 5–10 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ¼"
Space Seeds: 2–3 seeds per mound
Row Spacing: 4'–6' apart
Thinning: Thin to 1 plant per mound
Growing Info
Harvesting: Harvesting at the right time is very important with melons. Commercial growers harvest before melons are ripe, forcing them to ripen off the vine, but the last few days of ripening on the vine put a lot of sugars into the melon; so melons taste significantly better when vine ripened. How do you know when 'Sweet Delight' melons are ripe? A ripe melon will have a pleasant, fruity aroma at the blossom end; and a crack will form on the stem right near the point of attachment (this is called the "slip stage"). In a few days, the melon will detach from the vine with little effort and pressure. If it is somewhat difficult to detach the fruit from the vine, the melon is not ready yet. Do not allow to over-ripen.
- Brittney M.Rated 1 out of 5 starsMay 16, 2026Did not germinate
Tried to start in 4 in soil blocks, in ground, and my seeds did not germinate. My watermelons in the next row sprouted well. I’ve been looking for a good honeydew so I was excited to try them.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningMay 18, 2026Hey Brittney,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- IRMARated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 15, 20265 Stars
We are so excited to finally get our hands on these amazing honeydew seeds!
- DLesterVerified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 starsMay 9, 20222 Stars
germination rate only about 40%
- YaznKyleVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 9, 20225 Stars
We planted seeds packed for 2019 and we have one that is nearly ready to harvest! Very excited! We had no luck with melons last year, different seeds...planted these in a different spot and it seems to have worked. Hoping we harvest correctly and get to enjoy this sweet delight!
- DebbieVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 9, 20225 Stars
Tried this melon last year. I only planted one, (plus a few of several other varieties.) because I have never successfully grown melon to maturity in the past. I am in a new location with a slightly longer growing season. My past location the melons were always a just few days from ripe when the first had freeze happened. This one produced a large melon early in the season, then numerous other melons before the season was over. Loved it's juicy flavor!. what a treat.
