vegetable variety in zone 7a
Honeydew melon in zone 7a
Honeydew · Cucumis melo
- Zone
- 7a 0°F to 5°F
- Growing season
- 210 days
- Days to harvest
- 75 to 100
The verdict
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About Honeydew
Sweet, cool, mild; smooth pale-skinned green-fleshed melon. Fresh slicing, fruit salads. Late-ripening, needs warm climate, stores longer than cantaloupe.
Critical timing for zone 7a
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Common challenges in zone 7a
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
- ▸ Brown rot
- ▸ Fire blight
- ▸ High humidity disease pressure
Modified care for zone 7a
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Honeydew in adjacent zones
Other melon varieties for zone 7a
- Charentais
Intensely sweet, perfumed, complex; small French green-fleshed melon. Fresh out of hand, with prosciutto. Conn…
- Galia
Sweet, perfumed, complex banana-pineapple notes; pale green flesh under netted skin. Fresh slicing, salads. Is…
- Hale's Best
Sweet, perfumed, deep cantaloupe flavor; classic salmon-fleshed netted melon. Fresh slicing, fruit salads. Her…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Honeydew melon grow in zone 7a?
Yes. Honeydew is recommended for USDA zones 6a through 9a, which includes zone 7a.
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