General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 6-8 inches
Plant Spread: 6-8 feet
Fruit: Edible to birds
Fruiting Time: Late summer or early fall
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Uses: Vegetable
Edible Parts: Fruit
Eating Methods: Raw
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances: Powdery Mildew
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Pollinators: Bees
Various insects

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Common names
  • Honey Dew melon

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Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2008-07-29
Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2008-06-28
Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2008-08-03
Comments:
  • Posted by farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Jul 11, 2021 7:20 PM concerning plant:
    A Japanese green fleshed hybrid honey dew from Takii. Mid early maturation (78 day). Melons run 5-6 lbs. and plant is resistant to Powdery Mildew. Not as early as advertised but productive.

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