Crisp Melon, Carosello Cucumbers
Cucumismelo 'Mandurian'

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

Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

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

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

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; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds