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Melon · Cantaloupe
Heirloom
Cucumis melo
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Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family) · Genus: Cucumis
About
Its 6-inch diameter and very small seed cavity make it ideal for serving in halves. Its sweet, juicy golden flesh is high in vitamins A, B, and C. It is also tolerant to powdery mildew.
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Very Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
7–14 days
at 65–75 °F
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Days to Maturity
85–90 days
Plant Height
1–1.5 ft
Mature Spread
5–8 ft
Fruit Size
6 in
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Fruit Weight
48–64 oz
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
0.5–1 in
Seed Spacing
36–48 in
Row Spacing
36–48 in
Thin To
36–48 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
75–95 °F
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Soil Temp
65–75 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Start seeds indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Caution: Take care not to disturb the roots when transplanting. Or, sow a few seeds over a hill 9 to 12" tall and 2 feet across. When plants are 3" tall, thin to 3 plants per hill.
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