Greeley Wondermelon

A true wonder of the garden, Greeley Wondermelon is a muskmelon like no other! Originally developed in Greeley, Colorado, around the turn of the century and first offered for sale in 1915, this variety produces massive, watermelon-sized melons with ribbed, lightly netted skin and irresistibly sweet orange flesh.

These melons grow with unstoppable vigor, swelling to impressive sizes before ripening to perfection. At ~105 days to maturity, they are best suited for longer growing seasons, though they have been successfully grown as high as 6,300 feet in elevation—though they ripen late in the season at high altitudes. If you’re in Greeley, don’t miss the chance to visit Monroe Family Farm, which has been growing these legendary melons since the 1930s!

Grow Greeley Wondermelon for a taste of history and a truly impressive, sweet, and juicy harvest!

Huge | Colorado Heirloom | 105 Days

High Desert Seed and Gardens employs regenerative farming practices to produce open-pollinated, non-GMO seeds. These methods enhance soil fertility, support pollinators, and promote biodiversity, resulting in resilient, drought-tolerant seeds adapted to arid and high-elevation regions.