Banana Cantaloupe 'Banana Queen'

Cucumismelo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
Species
melo (MEL-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Green
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2009 | positive

My Grandfather introduce me to this Cantalope and I do belive it is the sweetest of any others. It has a strong musky odor when ripe and ...Read More

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