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Cantaloupe 'Perlita'

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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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Succulent

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2005 | neutral

This is a middle aged Texas shipping melon, which at the moment seems more readily available in Europe than in North America. A 5 1/2 x 6...Read More

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