80-90 Days to maturity. Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis. Top Mark Melon Vegetable Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, cantaloupe melon. Resistant to Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, Cucumber Beetles, is scab resistant, and sulphur tolerant. Gardeners love the Top Mark Melon for its robust flavor and ease of growth. Top Mark Melons are prized for their exceptionally sweet, juicy, and aromatic orange flesh, making them a delightful summer treat. It has 7-inch 3-4 lb fruits that are slightly oblong, well-netted, slight ribs, thick, and firm with sweet salmon colored flesh. Top Mark Melon has a small seed cavity leaving room for more juicy sweet melon. ~1,240 seeds/oz.

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Latin Name: Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Hardiness Zone: Annual Crop: Not Intended to Overwinter. Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11.
Days to Maturity: 80-90
Days to Germination: 7-14
Seeding Depth: 0.5 inches
Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches
Row Spacing: 5-6 feet
Plant Height: 12-15 inches
Plant Spread: 5-6 feet (60-72 inches)
Plant Width: 12-18 inch wide vines that grow 5-6 feet long
Growth Habit: Sprawling vines
Soil Preference: Well-draining, sandy loam soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5
Temperature Preference: Warmer 70-85 F
Light Preference: Full Sun
Direct Sow: Yes. Direct sow in warmer zones.
Start Indoors: Yes, start indoors 3 to 4 weeks before transplanting outdoors.
Pests and Diseases: Resistant to Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, Cucumber Beetles, is scab resistant, and sulphur tolerant. Susceptible to aphids, cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and fusarium wilt.
Top Mark Melon Color: Ribbed, netted exterior. The flesh is a deep salmon-orange color.
Top Mark Melon Flavor: Very sweet and fragrant with a classic cantaloupe taste.

Growing Non-GMO Top Mark Melon Vegetable Seeds

To grow Top Mark Melon from seed, begin by preparing your planting area or starting seeds indoors. If starting indoors, plant seeds about 3-4 weeks before the last expected frost date. Sow seeds 0.5 inch deep in a seed-starting mix and keep them in a warm location with temperatures between 70-85 F. We find a heat mat to be helpful. Ensure they receive plenty of light, either from a sunny window or grow lights, to promote strong seedlings. Maintain soil moisture, but avoid water logging to prevent damping-off disease.

For direct sowing in the garden, wait until all danger of frost has passed and the soil temperature has warmed to at least 70 F. Mulch around the plants to help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Regularly water the plants deeply, especially during dry periods.

Top Mark Melon plants require full sun to thrive, so choose a sunny location for planting. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer, such as a 10-10-10 mix, when the plants are about 6 inches tall. Once the vines begin to run and flowers appear, switch to a low-nitrogen fertilizer to encourage fruit development rather than excessive foliage growth. Melons benefit from a trellis or support to keep the fruit off the ground, reducing the risk of rot and pest damage.

Top Mark Melon in the Vegetable Garden

Top Mark Melon can serve multiple roles in the garden. As a sprawling plant, it can be used as a ground cover, helping to suppress weeds around taller plants. While not a traditional companion plant for pest control, melons can be paired with corn and sunflowers, providing some shade and structural support. This companionship works with the same reasoning behind the three sisters strategy.

Harvesting Topmark Melon

Top Mark Melon is ready to harvest when the fruit's skin changes to a golden color and the netting becomes more pronounced. The fruit will emit a sweet aroma, and the stem should detach easily with gentle pressure or twist. This "slip stage" is a key indicator of ripeness. Once harvested, melons can be stored in a cool, dry place.

About Topmark Melon Garden Seeds

It was developed in the United States and is particularly well-suited to growing in warm climates like those in the southern and southwestern regions.

Top Mark Melons are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, providing antioxidants and essential nutrients for a healthy diet.

Practice crop rotation by not planting melons, squash, or cucumbers in the same spot each year to reduce the risk of similar pest or disease buildup in the soil.

Tips From Our Gardeners

"Avoid over-fertilizing with nitrogen once the vines start to run, as this can lead to excessive leaf growth at the expense of fruit development."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Topmark Melon Seeds Per Package:

4 g - Wholesale - Approximately 176 Seeds
1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 1,240 Seeds
4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 4,960 Seeds
1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 19,840 Seeds
5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 99,200 Seeds

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