Cantaloupe 'Passport'
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Passport Hybrid Cantaloupe: Sweetness and Early Harvest
Passport Hybrid Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo), offered by OSC Seeds
The 'Passport Hybrid' cantaloupe is an early Honeydew variety known for its fantastic aroma and flavor. The large fruits, averaging 15 cm in diameter and 2.5 kg, feature juicy and sweet flesh. Vigorous, disease-resistant vines ensure a bountiful harvest, perfect for sunny gardens.
Spread: 1.5 to 2 m between hills
Plant height: Trailing plant
Packet size: Approx. 10 seeds
Companion plants: Corn, beans, nasturtiums
Incompatible plants: Potatoes, cucumbers
How to Grow:
Choose a south-facing, sheltered location. Sow 5 seeds 2.5 cm deep per hill, thinning to 3 or 4 plants per hill. Space hills 1.5 to 2 m apart. In short-season areas, start seeds indoors in peat pots 4 weeks before transplanting. Ensure soil temperature is above 21°C for proper germination, which takes 8 to 14 days. Maintain consistent watering throughout the growing season.
The 'Passport Hybrid' cantaloupe is ideal for gardeners seeking a sweet, aromatic melon with a quick 80-day harvest time.
