Madhu Ras Rajasthan Honey Melon melon

Cucumis melo 'Madhu Ras Rajasthan Honey Melon'

VegetableCucurbitaceae

Madhu Ras Rajasthan Honey Melon melon
Drought tolerantFragrantEdible
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size6 to 10 feet tall1 to 3 feet wide
Bloom season
Summer
Soil types
Loam, clay
Soil pH
Acid, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainerFood gardenIndoor

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Madhu Ras Rajasthan Honey Melon' melon (Cucumis melo 'Madhu Ras Rajasthan Honey Melon') is a vegetable for food gardens, containers, and borders. It is typically grown as an annual. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun and average to moist, loamy or clay soil. It blooms from early to late summer, and the fragrant flowers attract butterflies and bees. It is also drought tolerant.

Pairs well with Borage, Nasturtium, African marigold, and Oregano.