How do you grow muskmelon seeds? : Sow seeds 1 inch deep in rows, or in hills spaced 6 feet apart. After 2 weeks, thin to 2 plants per hill. To prevent insect problems and encourage early growth, cover seedlings with row cover (fleece) tunnels until they begin to bloom.
How long does muskmelon take to grow from seed? : Muskmelon fruits take 35 to 45 days to ripen after the flower has been pollinated. Higher temperature levels mean a shorter ripening time. Muskmelon vines take 90 days to grow from seed to ripe fruit.
How long does it take for muskmelon to grow? : Muskmelons need a lot of water while the vines are growing, but stop watering when the fruit ripens. The time from planting to harvest is 60 to 110 days, depending on the variety. Leave the melons on the vine until they’re ripe; mature melons will easily slip off the stem.
