Experience the mystery of Tendral Negro Tardío honeydews—oval fruits with dark green, almost black rind and succulent, pale green flesh that sweetens with extended ripening.
Bring a Touch of Spanish Tradition to Your Garden!
Tendral Negro Tardío is a renowned late-maturing Spanish honeydew melon prized for its dramatic dark rind and exceptionally sweet, firm flesh. These vigorous vines produce 2–3 kg fruits that benefit from extra time on the vine, developing deeper flavor and aroma—perfect for slicing fresh, cubing into chilled salads, or drizzling with a touch of mint and lime.
Well adapted to Pakistan’s warm growing season, this variety thrives in full sun and rich, warm soil, rewarding patient gardeners with gourmet harvests in 95–110 days.
Product Features:
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Seed Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Vine Habit: Robust, sprawling (2–3 m runners)
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Germination Rate: 80–90%
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Germination Time: 7–12 days
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Fruit Weight: 2–3 kg; oval 25–30 cm length
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Rind Color: Dark green to almost black, netted texture
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Flesh Color: Pale green, crisp and juicy
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Best For: Garden beds, raised beds, warm patios
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Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch
Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
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Sowing Season (Nursery): February to April
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Transplanting: 3–4 weeks after sowing, when seedlings show 2–3 true leaves
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Temperature Range: 24 °C – 35 °C (warm soil essential)
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Sunlight: Full sun (8+ hours daily)
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Watering: Deep, infrequent watering—keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging
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Soil: Rich, well-drained loam amended with compost; pH 6.0–7.0
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Spacing: 90–120 cm between hills; 1.5–2 m between rows
Why Grow Tendral Negro Tardío Melon?
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Dramatic dark rind offers garden novelty and easy harvest identification
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Late harvest produces deeper, more complex sweetness and aroma
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Generous, firm-fleshed fruits ideal for fresh slicing, salads & desserts
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Adapted to warm climates and extended growing seasons
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Delivers an authentic, gourmet Spanish melon experience
