Melon Cantaloupe 'Muskmelon'

Scientific Name: Cucumis melo (Cantaloupe Group)

Common Name: Cantaloupe, Muskmelon

Vegetable Type: Fruit

Exposure: Full sun

Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

Fruit Size: Medium to large

Temperature: Requires warm temperatures to thrive; sensitive to cold and frost

Spacing: Plant 2-3 feet apart in rows spaced 5-6 feet apart

Height: Vines can reach up to 2 feet in height

Width: Vines spread about 6-8 feet

Maturity Time: Approximately 80-90 days from transplanting

Culinary Uses: 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.

Flavour Profile: Sweet and aromatic with a distinctive musky fragrance

Companion Plants: Plant near corn, squash, or cucumbers. Avoid planting near potatoes.

Resistant To: While cantaloupe varieties may exhibit some resistance to common melon pests and diseases