Cantaloupe

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Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Grown as an annual (zone 10+ as a perennial)

FamilyCucurbitaceae

TypeAnnual

Botanical nameCucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Sweet, juicy, and fragrant summer melon with bright orange flesh and a finely netted rind. It thrives in warm, rich, well-drained soils and requires plenty of sun to ripen. Ideal for in-ground or mound gardens, it produces flavorful fruit perfect for fruit salads, smoothies, or simply enjoyed fresh.

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Watering

Regular — abundant but not soggy

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Harvest

August to September

Garden associations

In goodcompany.

Companion plants

Corn, radish, nasturtium

Plants to avoid

Cucumbers (risk of crossbreeding or common diseases)