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Jade Dew Honeydew

Melon

Cucumis melo var. inodorus 'Jade Dew'

Overview
An exceptional honeydew variety that produces consistently sweet, pale green flesh with an incredibly smooth, creamy texture that melts in your mouth. Unlike many honeydews that can be bland, Jade Dew develops remarkable sweetness and a subtle floral aroma when properly ripened. This compact variety is perfect for smaller gardens while still producing full-sized, delicious fruits.
Planting
Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost or direct sow when soil temperature reaches 70°F. Plant in hills with black plastic mulch for heat retention.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6.5–7.5. Space plants 36" apart. Germination: 7-12.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, cucumber beetles, squash vine borers, thrips. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial fruit blotch, gummy stem blight.