Appearance: Green honeydew melons have a distinctive pale green to light yellow rind that is smooth and often slightly waxy to the touch. The interior flesh is a vibrant, pale green and has a very juicy, almost gelatinous texture. Flavor Profile: They are known for their sweet, mildly fruity flavor with a refreshing, slightly musky undertone. Honeydews are less sweet than some other melons like cantaloupe, providing a subtle, delicate taste. Nutritional Value: Honeydew melons are rich in vitamin C and also provide a good amount of vitamin B6, potassium, and dietary fiber. They are also notably high in water content, making them hydrating and low in calories. Ripening Indicator: Unlike some fruits, honeydew melons do not continue to ripen significantly after being picked. Ripe honeydews will feel heavy for their size and give slightly when pressed at the blossom end, and the rind near the stem should be creamy or yellow rather than green. Quality: All seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture. Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored. Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.25" wide by 4.50" tall. Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids. Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days. Freshness - All seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection! Green Honeydew Melons are a summer time favorite for gardeners all across the lower States. They are popularly sold in fruit markets & grocery stores, luring consumers with it's sweet flavoring. Green Honeydew is ready for harvesting in roughly 105 to 115 days after transplanting. The melons are green, ripening to a tan color. Each melon weighs in at roughly 6 pounds and measures up to 7 - 9 inches long. These seeds can be sown in any zone, although southern zones are more reliable. Each packet comes with a colorful illustration of the plant, as well as detailed sowing instructions on the reverse side.