Melon plant in Qatar
How long do melons take to grow?
For earlier fruit, start seeds indoors 3 weeks prior to transplanting. Melons grown from transplants can be harvested as much as four weeks earlier than melons grown directly from seed. Full sun requires direct light at least 6 hours/day; prefers 8 - 10 hours/day. Days to maturity: 80 - 100 days from transplanting.