Japanese Yubari King Melon

Japanese Yubari King Melon – Live Seedling (Non-GMO)

Short Intro (above the fold):
Grow the world-famous Yubari King melon right in your backyard. These Non-GMO, nursery-grown seedlings are strong, healthy, and ready to thrive. With proper care, you can enjoy ultra-sweet, netted melons in just 90–100 days.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It

• Authentic Yubari Lineage – premium genetics, rich orange flesh, iconic netted rind.

• Fast to Harvest – fruits in about 3 months after planting.

• Patio & Backyard Friendly – thrives in containers with a trellis or small raised beds.

• Non-GMO, Well-Rooted Seedlings – hardened and transplant-ready.

📏 Product Details

• Botanical name: Cucumis melo (Yubari type)

• Height at shipping: approx. 8–12 inches tall

• Mature size: about 5–6 feet long vines when trellised

• Spacing: plant seedlings 18–24 inches apart

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil (pH 6.0–6.8)

• Watering: Deep watering 2–3 times per week; reduce watering about 1 week before harvest for maximum sweetness

• Temperature range: Best in 70–85°F warm summer conditions

🌱 Planting & Care

1. Planting: Set in raised beds or large containers (10–15 gallons) with a sturdy trellis.

2. Feeding: Use balanced fertilizer every 2–3 weeks during active growth.

3. Pollination: Melons have separate male & female flowers; bees help, so planting 2+ seedlings improves fruit set.

4. Harvesting: Ready to pick when the rind netting is fully formed and a sweet aroma develops at the stem.

📦 Shipping & Guarantee

• Ships Monday–Wednesday to ensure live arrival.

• Pack Sizes Available: 1 Plant • 3-Plant Bundle (Best Seller) • 5-Plant Value Pack

• Each plant comes in a protective sleeve with moist soil to keep roots healthy.

• Live Arrival Guarantee – If your plant arrives damaged, contact us within 48 hours with photos and we’ll replace or credit your order.