How to Grow Banana Melon
Cucumis melo var. inodorus 'Banana'
Your complete guide to growing Banana Melon.
📷 Wikipedia: Cucumis meloWhen to Plant Banana Melon
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | June | July – September | November – August |
| Zone 2 | May – June | July – August | October – September |
| Zone 3 | May | June – August | October |
| Zone 4 | April – May | June – July | September – October |
| Zone 5 | April | May – July | September – October |
| Zone 6 | April | May – July | September – October |
| Zone 7 | March – April | May – June | August – October |
| Zone 8 | March | April – June | August – September |
| Zone 9 | February | March – May | July – August |
| Zone 10 | January – February | March – April | June – August |
| Zone 11 | January | February – March | May – July |
| Zone 12 | January | February – March | May – July |
| Zone 13 | January | February – March | May – July |
Companion Plants for Banana Melon
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids, thrips, and mosquitoes while potentially improving melon flavor
Fixes nitrogen in soil to benefit heavy-feeding melons
Provides natural trellis support and shade, compatible root systems
Deters nematodes, aphids, and cucumber beetles that commonly attack melons
Acts as trap crop for cucumber beetles and squash bugs, repels aphids
Repels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture
Repels cucumber beetles and squash vine borers, improves soil structure
Attracts beneficial insects and provides wind protection for melon vines
✗ Keep away from
Competes for same nutrients and space, shares common diseases like bacterial wilt
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of melons and most garden plants
May inhibit melon growth and both crops attract similar harmful insects
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
