Delice de la Table Melon Seeds

Cucumis melo — Delice de la Table Melon is an heirloom French-style melon known for handsome ribbed fruits, sweet aromatic flesh, and old-world garden appeal.

This guide covers growing conditions, seed-starting basics, garden uses, and ordering information for Seedman customers.

Order Seeds from Seedman
Delice de la Table Melon with ribbed heirloom fruits

Plant Profile

Botanical Name:
Cucumis melo
Common Name:
Delice de la Table Melon
Category:
Heirloom melon seeds
USDA Zones:
Warm-season annual fruiting vine
Height:
Vining melon plant
Light:
Full sun

Why Grow Delice de la Table Melon?

Delice de la Table Melon is an heirloom French-style melon known for handsome ribbed fruits, sweet aromatic flesh, and old-world garden appeal. It is a useful addition for gardeners looking for distinctive seed-grown plants with edible, ornamental, fragrant, pollinator, vine, shrub, or cover crop value.

Seed Germination Guide

Sow after frost when soil is warm or start indoors carefully. Provide rich soil, full sun, and steady water during fruit development.

Seed germination can vary by freshness, storage, temperature, and growing conditions. Use clean containers and a well-drained seed-starting medium.

Garden & Landscape Uses

Delice de la Table Melon can be used where its mature size, sunlight needs, and moisture preferences are matched to the site. For best performance, provide full sun and regular moisture; fertile well-drained soil.

Order Delice de la Table Melon Seeds

Visit the original Seedman product page for current availability, package sizes, and ordering details.

View Seedman Product Page

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Delice de la Table Melon best for?

Delice de la Table Melon is grown for sweet summer fruit, fresh eating, and warm-season vegetable gardens.

When should melon seed be planted?

Plant after frost when soil is warm and weather is settled.

Do melons need full sun?

Yes. Full sun, warmth, fertile soil, and steady moisture are important.

Can melons be started indoors?

Yes, but transplant carefully because melon roots dislike disturbance.