{"product_id":"lettuce-cataloupe-ball-2076-806","title":"Melon Cantaloupe 'Muskmelon'","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_PlantInfo_pnlGeneralInformation\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucumis melo (Cantaloupe Group)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cantaloupe, Muskmelon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires warm temperatures to thrive; sensitive to cold and frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2-3 feet apart in rows spaced 5-6 feet apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vines can reach up to 2 feet in height\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vines spread about 6-8 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 80-90 days from transplanting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cantaloupe, also known as muskmelon, is delicious when eaten fresh, added to fruit salads, or blended into smoothies. It pairs well with both sweet and savoury flavours, making it versatile in various dishes and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and aromatic with a distinctive musky fragrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant near corn, squash, or cucumbers. Avoid planting near potatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResistant To:\u003c\/strong\u003e While cantaloupe varieties may exhibit some resistance to common melon pests and diseases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scott's Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"806 Pack","offer_id":33808185491593,"sku":"G13390","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3576\/1033\/files\/Cantaloupe_Muskmelon.png?v=1748278713","url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/products\/lettuce-cataloupe-ball-2076-806","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}