Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe
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- Varieties Grown~ $3.99 4 pack (AVAILABLE IN MAY)
- BALL 2076
Edible
Garden
Full Sun
Moist, Well-Drained
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Requires high fertility
sandy soil is best
Plant on black plastic to speed fruit production
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Edible
- Garden
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Trailing
Foliage Color:
- Green
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Cantaloupe
Common Name: Cantaloupe
Sweet, aromatic melons known for their netted rind (North American type) or ribbed rind (European type), juicy orange flesh, and high water content. Key characteristics for selecting ripe ones include a strong fruity smell, a slightly soft blossom end, and feeling heavy for their size, as they don't ripen much after picking.