Cantaloupe Seeds produce Muskmelon, a trailing annual vine known for its sweet, aromatic fruits and spreading growth habit. The plant develops large leaves, tendrils for support, and produces yellow flowers that develop into round to oval melons with netted skin and orange flesh. Cantaloupe thrives in warm, sunny climates with well-drained, fertile soil. It is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and trellised or open ground plantings. Regular watering and full sun support healthy flowering and fruit development throughout the growing season.
Features
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Trailing annual vine growth habit
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Produces sweet, aromatic cantaloupe fruits
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Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and open-ground planting
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Performs best in warm, sunny conditions
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Requires well-drained, fertile soil
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Supports trellising for improved airflow and fruit quality
Specifications
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Scientific name: Cucumis melo
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Common name (US): Muskmelon
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Seed type / variety: Sweet melon variety
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Growth habit: Trailing annual vine
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USDA zones: 3 to 11 (grown as annual)
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Planting season: Spring after last frost
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Growing season: Summer
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Sowing Season: Spring
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Sowing season months: April to June
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Germination time and conditions: 7 to 14 days at 70 to 85 F in warm, moist soil
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Sunlight requirements: Full sun
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Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile, sandy or loamy soil
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Watering needs: Moderate; consistent moisture during flowering and fruiting
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Mature plant size: 3 to 6 feet long; spread 3 to 5 feet
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Plant spacing: 24 to 36 inches apart