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Cantaloupe 'Grand Slam'

Cucumismelo

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Family

Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)

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Species

melo (MEL-oh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Time

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2008 | positive

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Cantaloupe 'Grand Slam'

Cucumismelo

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