Is it summer if you haven't grown a melon in your garden yet? Along with Watermelons and Honeydew, Cantaloupe Melons are popular summer fruits worldwide.
Cantaloupe Care
Cucumis melo
What is the plant
The Cantaloupe Melon (or Muskmelon) is recognizable by its netted, web-like pattern on a green rind. The inside of the fruit is orange and very sweet in flavor, making it a favorite for many sweet-toothed people.
Cantaloupes originated from the Middle East but have been widely spread throughout history and can now be found everywhere. As of today, there are two varieties of Cantaloupes: the North American variety and the European variety. Although the fruits appear similar and have similar names, they have a different flavor. The European Cantaloupe is said to be sweeter.
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
24°C - 29°C
Hardiness zone
4 - 10
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Container
We do not recommend growing them in small containers. A large 5-gallon (19-liter) pot might be sufficient for dwarf varieties of the fruit. However, regular-sized melons can grow up to 11 lbs (5 kg), which is simply too large for container growing.
Fun fact
The name "Cantaloupe" comes from a region in Italy called Cantalupo, where the fruit was first cultivated commercially.
Popularity
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