Cantaloupe 'Sugar Cube'

Cucumismelo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
Species
melo (MEL-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sullivan, Indiana

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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Sullivan, IN | December 2011 | positive

We've grown Sugar Cubes for two years now. Our seed came from R.H. Shumway, as they have smaller packets available than does Harris Seeds...Read More

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

As described by Harris Seeds: "81 Days. Sugar Cube is a small, personal-sized 2 lb. melon that offers the best disease package that any m...Read More

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