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Cucumismelo

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Cucumis melo by Big_Red
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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
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

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:

Bethelridge, Kentucky

Sperry, Oklahoma

Houston, Texas

Richmond, Virginia

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smiln32
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | February 2005 | neutral

75 days to maturity. Firm flesh. Medium size.

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Big_Red
Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) | August 2004 | positive

Very prolific, sweet and tasty, easy to grow. Will grow again next year.

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