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Muskmelon (Cantaloupe), Charentais
Cucumis melo
This medium-sized melon has smooth, yellow skin. The orange-red flesh is very sweet. Plant it on time, and it will give sweet relief from the August heat.
Growing instructions
Sow from early to mid-April into 8-cm pots in a warm place. Sow two seeds and only lightly cover, keep moist, and warm. In mild climates, young plants can be moved to the outdoors from May 20 and onwards. Space at 100 ✕ 100 cm distance. Plants placed in a hotbed, plastic tunnels or greenhouses guarantee a good harvest. Nutrient-rich soil and compost are beneficial.
Growing calendar
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Height
300
cm
Planting distance
100
x
100
cm
Sowing depth
1
cm
Germination duration
14
days
Fertilization need
Water need
Soil Type
All soil types
Greenhouse advised