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Honey Dew Melon 'Tam Dew'

Cucumismelo var. inodorus

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Cucumis melo var. inodorus by Farmerdill

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Family

Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Category

Vegetables

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Augusta, Georgia

Sullivan, Indiana

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neutral

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Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | July 2004 | positive

An open pollinated honeydew. Tolerant to Downy and Powdery Mildews. Ivory Green 4-5 lb oval fruit. (100 day). Late ripening and extends t...Read Morehe season here.

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