Honeydew Melon 'Oliwin' (Cucumis melo) seeds
- Early-Ripening, Aromatic Melon Variety for Garden Beds, Raised Beds and Greenhouses
- Contents: Approx. 10 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
€2.49
Description
Eastern European Variety with a Delicate, Melt-in-the-Mouth Texture
The Honeydew Melon ‘Oliwin’ (Cucumis melo) is a traditional cultivar from Eastern Europe that has proven itself for decades in Poland, the Czech Republic and surrounding regions. It produces medium-sized, rounded fruits with a smooth, pale green rind and finely textured, light green flesh.
‘Oliwin’ is especially prized for its delicately melting texture, very juicy consistency and pleasantly sweet flavour. The fruits weigh around 1–1.5?kg and are ideal for fresh consumption – whether on their own, in fruit salads or as a refreshing summer snack straight from the garden.
Thanks to its early ripening time of just 75–85 days and its good tolerance to cooler conditions, this variety is well suited to cultivation in Central Europe – even in open ground. It also stands out for its excellent keeping qualities: when fully ripe, the melons can be stored in a cool place for up to three weeks.
Plant profile
| Use | Container plant, Edible plant, Fruit |
|---|---|
| Lifecycle | Annual |
| Species | Cucurbitaceae |
| Seed propagation | Conventional production |
| Characteristics | Needs darkness to germinate |
| Eventual height | 20-60 cm |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Flowering months | July, June |
| Main harvest | August, July, September |
| Fruit colour | Gelb |
| Fruit form | rund |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 1 cm |
| Germination temperature | 18-24° C |
| Germination time | 1-2 weeks |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water requirement | High |
| Nutrient requirements | Heavy feeder |
| Planting distance | 75 cm |
| Row spacing | 80 cm |
Sowing and care
Sowing and Care of Cucumis melo
- Plant type: Warm-season annual fruit vegetable
- Sowing: Start under cover from March; direct sowing possible from mid-May
- Germination: Within 7–10 days at a constant 22–25?°C
- Plant spacing: Approx. 80 x 100?cm in beds or containers
- Position: Warm, sunny and sheltered; ideal for raised beds or greenhouses
- Care: Water regularly but avoid waterlogging. Thin out excess fruit if necessary.
- Harvest: From around 75 days; ripe fruits are fragrant and detach easily from the stem
With its early ripening, delicate flavour and ease of cultivation, the Honeydew Melon ‘Oliwin’ is an excellent choice for anyone wishing to enjoy sweet melons even in cooler regions.
Other names
Botanical name: Cucumis melo, Melo vulgaris, M. orientalis
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