Cucumis melo

Ananas Melon is a rare heirloom muskmelon whose name, derived from the French and Italian word for pineapple, hints at its rich, tropical flavour and intoxicating aroma. Believed to date back to the early 1800s, this cultivar was grown in France and later made its way into American gardens by the mid-19th century. It remains a favourite among melon enthusiasts for its aromatic flesh and decorative, netted rind.

With flesh that ranges from pale ivory to light green, occasionally maturing to a soft orange, the Ananas Melon offers a complex sweetness laced with floral and pineapple-like notes. The texture is tender and juicy, making it an excellent choice for fruit salads, fresh desserts, or simply chilled and sliced. The fragrance is bold and perfumed, making ripe fruit easy to identify by scent alone.

Sow seeds indoors in early spring or direct sow into warm soil once all danger of frost has passed. Melons require warmth to germinate well and will benefit from bottom heat if starting indoors. Seeds should be sown 15 mm deep and kept consistently moist until germination, which occurs within 7 to 10 days at 24 to 28°C.

Ananas thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun. Space plants generously to accommodate the long vines, and provide consistent, deep watering at the root zone to prevent fruit splitting. Avoid overhead watering during fruiting. Melons mature in 90 to 110 days, and are best harvested when the rind is well netted and the fruit slips easily from the stem.

Standard packet contains approx. 15 seeds

Petite packet contains approx. 5 seeds