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Sugar Dew melon with melon balls on a white background.
A trio of Sugar Dew Melons on a white background with the focus in the forefront.
Three Sugar Dew Melons with a slice of melon arranged on a white background.
A pair of Sugar Dew Melons with cubes of melon arranged on a white background.
A single Sugar Dew Melon with the vine still attached to the stem on a white background.

Melon Seeds,
Sugar Dew

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Description

(Cucumis melo). A succulent, honey-sweet beauty with dense, candy-like flesh—this rich, classic Japanese-style cantaloupe is the result of years of careful selection and refinement at Baker Creek. We spent multiple seasons stabilizing and selecting this variety for flavor, texture, and uniformity. The result is a deeply flavorful melon with medium-green, ultra-sweet flesh and a firm rind that allows the fruit to store well for weeks. Fruits are medium-sized, beautifully shaped, and typically quite uniform, with moderate netting that can vary slightly. Vigorous, productive vines yield loads of these long-keeping, high-quality melons. Certain to be loved by chefs and specialty markets, Sugar Dew is our top pick for flavor, storage, and all-around excellence—a refined classic that’s sure to win over even the most seasoned gardener. Due to a lower germination rate of 54%, we’re including extra seeds in each packet to ensure a full planting.

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

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Direct sow melon seeds outdoors when soil temperatures reach at least 70°F or start seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost. Transplant only after the final frost has passed. 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

Sow seeds 1/2 to 3/4 inch deep, spacing 18–24 inches apart in rows 4–6 feet apart. For hill planting, sow 2–3 seeds per hill and thin to the strongest seedling. Early use of row covers can help protect young plants and speed up growth but remove them when flowers appear to allow for natural pollination.

How to Grow

Water regularly and deeply, especially during flowering and fruit set. Avoid overhead irrigation to reduce the risk of powdery mildew. Fertilize with compost or balanced organic fertilizer when vines begin to spread and again at blooming. Harvest when fruit develops a sweet aroma and slips easily from the stem.

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

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