Millions of Melons!

Papayadew Hybrid Cantaloupe

Millions of Melons!

Even in a bad growing season for melons, Papayadew pumped out the most melons we've ever seen on one plant in both our '14 and '15 trials. Consistently produces smooth skinned, 3-lb. oval fruit. Rinds change from green to creamy yellow letting you know the luscious orange interior is ready to be enjoyed. Featuring a rich, sweet flavor with tropical fruit undertones, Papayadew is sure to become a favorite. 80 DAYS.

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Shipping Schedule I'm gardening elsewhere.

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

2023 Fall Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Blueberries	All Other Fruits	Perennials, Bulbs & Flowers
3A to 4B	9/4/23 - 10/27/23	9/4/23 - 10/27/23	9/4/23 - 10/27/23
5A & 5B	9/4/23 - 10/27/23	9/4/23 - 10/27/23	9/4/23 - 10/27/23
6A & 6B	9/4/23 - 10/27/23	9/4/23 - 10/27/23	9/4/23 - 10/27/23
7A & 7B	9/25/23 - 11/10/23	9/25/23 - 11/10/23	9/25/23 - 11/10/23
8A & 8B	9/25/23 - 11/10/23	9/25/23 - 11/10/23	9/25/23 - 11/10/23
9A-10B	9/25/23 - 11/10/23	9/25/23 - 11/10/23	9/25/23 - 11/10/23
Last Order Date	Zones 3A to 6B: Oct 23, 2023 Zones 7A to 10B: Nov 6, 2023	Zones 3A to 6B: Oct 23, 2023 Zones 7A to 10B: Nov 6, 2023	Zones 3A to 6B: Oct 23, 2023 Zones 7A to 10B: Nov 6, 2023

ZONE	Trees & Shrubs	Vegetable Plants & Starts	Iris
3A to 4B	9/4/23 - 10/27/23	9/11/23 - 10/27/23	8/7/23 - 10/27/23
5A & 5B	9/4/23 - 10/27/23	9/11/23 - 10/27/23	8/7/23 - 10/27/23
6A & 6B	9/4/23 - 10/27/23	9/25/23 - 10/27/23	8/7/23 - 10/27/23
7A & 7B	9/25/23 - 11/10/23	9/25/23 - 10/27/23	8/21/23 - 11/10/23
8A & 8B	9/25/23 - 11/10/23	9/25/23 - 10/27/23	8/21/23 - 11/10/23
9A-10B	9/25/23 - 11/10/23	9/25/23 - 10/27/23	8/21/23 - 11/10/23
Last Order Date	Zones 3A to 6B: Oct 23, 2023 Zones 7A to 10B: Nov 6, 2023	All Grow Zones: Oct 23, 2023	Zones 3A to 6B: Oct 23, 2023 Zones 7A to 10B: Nov 6, 2023

ZONE	Roses	Select Potted Trees & Hedges	Most Dormant Bareroot, Potted Perennials & Shrubs
3A to 4B	8/15/23 -9/16/23	10/2/23 - 11/3/23	9/4/23 - 10/27/23
5A & 5B	8/15/23 -9/16/23	10/2/23 - 11/3/23	9/4/23 - 10/27/23
6A & 6B	8/15/23 -9/16/23	10/2/23 - 11/3/23	9/4/23 - 10/27/23
7A & 7B	8/15/23 -9/16/23	10/2/23 - 11/3/23	9/25/23 - 11/10/23
8A & 8B	8/15/23 -9/16/23	10/2/23 - 11/17/23	9/25/23 - 11/10/23
9A-10B	8/15/23 -9/16/23	10/2/23 - 11/17/23	9/25/23 - 11/10/23
Last Order Date	All Grow Zones: Sept 12, 2023	Zones 3A to 7B: Oct 30, 2023 Zones 8A to 10B: Nov 13, 2023	Zones 3A to 6B: Oct 23, 2023 Zones 7A to 10B: Nov 6, 2023

ZONE	Potted Strawberries	Summer Ship Zone
3A to 3B	4/18/23 - 10/27/23	7/10/23 - 11/24/23	7/10/23 - 11/20/23
4A & 4B	4/3/23 - 10/27/23	9/5/23 - 10/6/23	7/10/23 - 11/20/23
5A & 5B	3/27/23 - 10/27/23	9/5/23 - 10/6/23	7/10/23 - 11/20/23
6A & 6B	3/13/23 - 10/27/23	9/5/23 - 10/6/23	7/10/23 - 11/20/23
7A & 7B	3/13/23 - 10/27/23	9/5/23 - 10/6/23	7/10/23 - 11/20/23
8A & 8B	2/27/23 - 10/27/23	9/5/23 - 10/6/23	7/10/23 - 12/08/23
9A-10B	2/27/23 - 10/27/23	9/5/23 - 10/6/23	7/10/23 - 12/08/23
Last Order Date	All Grow Zones: Oct 23, 2023	All Grow Zones: Oct 2, 2023	Zones 3A-7B: Nov 20, 2023 Zones 8A-10B: Dec 4, 2023

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Cucumis melo 'Papayadew'
Height: 12 - 18 Inches
Size: 10 Seed Pkt
Blooms: Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer, All Summer
Fruit: Consistently produces smooth skinned, 3-lb. oval fruit. Rinds change from green to creamy yellow letting you know the luscious orange interior is ready to be enjoyed.
Days To Maturity: 80 Days
Zone: 3-8

Germination: 5 - 10 Days
Flower Form: Vines produce male and female flowers separately on the same plant.
Soil Requirements: Prefers warm, well-drained, soil, high in organic matter with pH 6.5 to 7.5
Foliage: Large dense vine with medium green foliage.