Cantaloupe
Cucumismelo

Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
Species: melo (MEL-oh)

Category
Vegetables

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

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

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By air layering

Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible