Cantaloupe 'Burpee Hybrid'

Cucumismelo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
Species
melo (MEL-oh)
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
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
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

Bethelridge, Kentucky

Hermosa, South Dakota

Radford, Virginia

Troy, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | February 2005 | neutral

82 days to maturity. Large fruit with firm, sweet flesh.

B
Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) | July 2004 | positive

Very productive with a good, sweet taste. Easy to grow.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2003 | positive

This still an excellent home garden melon, farmers market melon. Flavor is better than average. It is productive, putting out 4 lb. orang...Read More

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