Cantaloupe 'El Gordo'

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)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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:

Augusta, Georgia

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2012 | positive

"(15-20 lbs.) This giant melon can be for juicing or bragging rights for the largest melon. Can weigh up to 30 lbs. with a very small see...Read More

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