Cantaloupe

Traditional pale melon with a netted surface covering sweet, aromatic, salmon-colored flesh. Very small seed cavities mean more deliciously juicy and tender fruit. Wonderful in fruit salads or for eating fresh. Keep soil evenly moist for best quality fruit. Matures in 75-85 days.

Companion Plants

Basil

Marigold

Tomato

Plant Details

Common name

Cantaloupe
Botanical name

Cucumis melo
Variety

na
Zone

Grow as an annual
Light

Sun
Habit

Spreading
Feed

Fertilize when actively growing
Water

Water 2-3 times per week until established
Bloom Color

Orange
Bloom Time

No bloom
Maintenance

Keep weed-free

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