Iroquois Melon Seeds

Iroquois Melon is an award-winning heirloom muskmelon introduced by Cornell University in the 1940s and celebrated for its exceptional sweetness, rich aroma, and dependable garden performance. An All-America Selections Winner, this classic variety produces beautifully netted, round fruits weighing 5 to 7 pounds with thick, deep salmon-orange flesh that is remarkably juicy and flavorful. Combining vigorous vines, reliable yields, and old-fashioned cantaloupe taste, Iroquois has remained one of the finest home garden melons for generations.

Flavor Profile

Iroquois delivers classic old-fashioned cantaloupe flavor with exceptional sweetness, rich tropical aroma, and wonderfully juicy salmon-orange flesh. The texture is firm yet tender, providing the perfect balance between crispness and melt-in-your-mouth juiciness. Fully vine-ripened fruits develop an intense fragrance that signals peak sweetness.

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Cucumis melo
• Plant Type: Warm-season annual vine
• Fruit Weight: 5–7 pounds
• Fruit Shape: Round
• Flesh Color: Deep Salmon Orange
• Rind: Heavy Tan Netting
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Soil: Rich, fertile, well-drained soil
• Soil pH: 6.0–6.8
• Days to Harvest: Approximately 85–90 days

Sow seeds directly outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures have warmed above 70°F, or start indoors 3 to 4 weeks before transplanting. Space plants 24 to 36 inches apart with 5 to 6 feet between rows to accommodate the vigorous vines. Provide regular watering during vine growth and fruit development, reducing irrigation slightly as harvest approaches to encourage maximum sugar production. Full sun is essential for developing premium-quality melons.

Harvest & Storage

Harvest when the melons develop a rich fragrance and naturally slip from the vine with gentle pressure. This "full-slip" stage indicates maximum sweetness and peak eating quality. Refrigerate fruits after harvest for several days of excellent storage, although the finest flavor is always enjoyed shortly after picking.