Cantaloupe

Latin Name: Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Plant type: Annual
Botanical family: Cucurbitaceae

Hardiness Zone: Grown as an annual (zone 10+ as a perennial)
Harvest period: August to September

Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Regular — abundant but not soggy

Spacing: 90 to 120 cm between plants

Companion plants: Corn, radish, nasturtium
Enemy plants: Cucumbers (risk of crossbreeding or common diseases)

Description

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.

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