Cantaloupe 'Delicious 51'
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Flavor and Cool Climate Resilience
Delicious 51 Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo), offered by OSC Seeds
The 'Delicious 51' cantaloupe is an heirloom open-pollinated variety, perfect for home gardeners, especially in cooler climates. Its nearly round fruits measure 15 cm in diameter, weigh approximately 1.1 kg, and feature thick, firm, sweet orange flesh with exceptional flavor.
Spread: 1.5 to 2 m between hills
Plant height: Trailing plant
Packet size: Approx. 50 seeds
Companion plants: Beans, corn, nasturtiums
Incompatible plants: Potatoes, cucumbers
How to Grow:
Select a sunny, wind-protected site. Sow 5 seeds per hill at a depth of 2.5 cm, spacing hills 1.5 to 2 m apart. Thin to 3 or 4 plants per hill. For short growing seasons, start seeds indoors 4 weeks before transplanting. Seeds require warm soil (minimum 21°C) to germinate, taking 10 to 14 days. Maintain consistent watering throughout the growing season to support healthy vines and fruit development.
The 'Delicious 51' cantaloupe is an excellent choice for sweet, juicy melons, even in cooler climates.
