Cantaloupe Seeds – Cucumis melo Fruit Plant

Cantaloupe is a warm-season annual vine grown for its round to oval fruits and vigorous growth habit. Plants produce sprawling vines with broad leaves and develop fruits during the summer growing season. This variety is well suited to garden beds, raised beds, and open-field cultivation where it receives ample sunlight and warm temperatures. Cantaloupe performs best in fertile, well-drained soils and is commonly grown in home gardens and agricultural plantings.

Features

• Warm-season annual fruiting vine
• Produces round to oval melons
• Vigorous trailing growth habit
• Suitable for garden beds and open-field planting
• Adapted to warm growing conditions
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soil
• Suitable for home garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucumis melo
• Common Name (US): Cantaloupe Melon
• Seed Type / Variety: Fruit Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual trailing vine
• USDA Zones: 3-11
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Summer
• Sowing Season: April-June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days at 70-90°F (21-32°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; maintain even soil moisture during growth
• Mature Plant Size: 12-24 inches tall, 4-8 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 24-36 inches apart