Melon Seeds, Mango (Vine Peach)
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Mango Melons with Mango Melon jelly,
Melon Seeds, Mango (Vine Peach)
A pie made from Mango Melon or Vine Peach Melon surrounded by more melons.
Mango Melons on wooden box.
Mango Melons on grey background.
Mango Melons with Mango Melon jelly,

Melon Seeds,
Mango (Vine Peach)

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Description

(Cucumis melo). Grow your own delicious fruit for pies! Fruit tastes of honeydew melon and peach when cooked in desserts. The 3-inch fruit is the size of a peach, with a yellow rind and fruity-tasting white flesh. This variety was very popular in Victorian times for making sweet pickles, pies, and preserves. Developed in China and introduced into America in the 1880s. You can find easy recipes for melon pie online.

Growing Tips: Mango (Vine Peach) melons, also called mango melons or citron melons, are unique heirlooms prized for their fragrant, mango-like aroma and firm, golden flesh. They thrive in full sun, well-drained soil, and warm temperatures. Use mulch to retain moisture and reduce weed competition. These vigorous vines benefit from support or room to sprawl and regular watering during flowering and fruiting.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Cucumis melo
Life Cycle
Annual
Growth Habit
Vining
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
4–14
Days to Maturity
75–85
Planting Depth
½–¾ in.
Plant Spacing
18–24 in.
Ideal Temperature
70–90°F
Frost Hardy
No

When to Grow

Sow Mango Vine Peach melon seeds directly outdoors after the last frost, once soil temperatures reach 70°F. In cool climates, start indoors 3–4 weeks early and transplant after frost danger passes. If you’re not sure how to find your first and last frost dates, consult our blog post 'Our Experts Answer Questions, Share Resources.'

How to Sow and Plant

Plant seeds 1/2 to 3/4 inch deep and space them 18–24 inches apart in rows 4–6 feet apart. For hill planting, sow 2–3 seeds per mound and thin to the healthiest seedling. Use floating row covers early to protect young plants and promote early growth. Remove covers when flowers appear for natural pollination.

How to Grow

Water deeply and consistently, especially during hot weather and fruit development. Avoid wetting foliage to reduce disease pressure. Fertilize with compost or balanced organic fertilizer at vining and again during bloom. Trellising can be used to save space and elevate fruit off the ground. Harvest when fruits turn golden and are fragrant at the blossom end.

How to Save Seeds

Note: if you are planning to save seeds, you must isolate Cucumis melo varieties from each other to prevent cross-pollination, or bag the flowers and hand-pollinate them

  • Let fruits fully ripen and begin to soften on the vine
  • Cut the melon open and scoop out seeds
  • Place seeds in a bowl of water and ferment for 1–2 days
  • Rinse and remove floating debris
  • Spread seeds on a screen or paper towel to dry thoroughly
  • Store in a cool, dry, dark place in labeled envelopes for up to 5 years

FAQ

What do Mango Vine Peach melons taste like?

These melons have firm, slightly sweet flesh with a mild flavor and a strong, mango-like aroma. They are often used in preserves or pickling rather than eaten fresh like traditional melons.

Can Mango Vine Peach melons be eaten raw?

While edible raw, their firm texture and mild flavor make them better suited for pickling, jams, and baking. Their fragrance is stronger than their sweetness, lending themselves well to culinary uses.

Do Mango Vine Peach melons cross with other melons?

Yes, as a Cucumis melo variety, they can cross-pollinate with other melons. To save pure seeds, isolate by distance or use hand-pollination and bagging techniques to maintain varietal integrity.

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Customer reviews

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What gardeners are saying

  • Heads up: Bland eaten fresh; most grow it for cooking, not snacking.

  • Preserves and pickles: Great in pie filling, jam and pickles as a fruit stretcher.

  • Vigorous, sprawling vines: Spreads fast and self-seeds; give it a sturdy trellis.

  • Prolific and tough: Sets lots of fruit and outlasts pest-hit melons.

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