Tam Honey Dew Melon Seeds

TAM Honey Dew Melon is an improved honeydew variety developed by Texas A&M University to produce exceptionally sweet, smooth-skinned fruits with outstanding heat tolerance and dependable yields. This premium open-pollinated melon produces beautiful creamy-white to pale yellow rinds surrounding thick, emerald-green flesh that is incredibly juicy, crisp, and refreshingly sweet. Bred specifically for superior performance in hot climates while maintaining excellent flavor, TAM Honey Dew has become a favorite among southern gardeners and melon enthusiasts throughout the country.

Flavor Profile

TAM Honey Dew offers an exceptionally sweet, delicate flavor with subtle floral notes and a wonderfully crisp yet melting texture. The pale green flesh is incredibly juicy and refreshing without being overpowering. Fully vine-ripened fruits develop rich sweetness balanced by a clean, refreshing finish that makes honeydew one of the most enjoyable melons during the heat of summer.

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Cucumis melo var. inodorus
• Plant Type: Warm-season annual vine
• Fruit Weight: 5–7 pounds
• Fruit Shape: Round to Slightly Oval
• Flesh Color: Emerald Green
• Rind: Smooth Creamy White Turning Pale Yellow at Maturity
• 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. Consistent watering during vine development encourages vigorous growth, while slightly reducing irrigation as fruits approach maturity helps maximize sweetness. Full sun and warm temperatures produce the finest quality melons.

Harvest & Storage

Unlike cantaloupes, honeydew melons do not naturally slip from the vine when ripe. Harvest when the rind changes from greenish-white to creamy ivory or pale yellow and develops a slight waxy feel. The blossom end should yield slightly to gentle pressure, and the fruit should emit a light, sweet fragrance. TAM Honey Dew stores exceptionally well under refrigeration, often maintaining excellent quality for two to three weeks.