How to Start From Seed Cantaloupe is a warm-season crop and should not be planted until all danger of frost has passed. The ideal climate for growing cantaloupe consists of a long, frost-free season with plenty of sunshine and heat, and relatively low humidity. USDA Zones 4 -10 are suitable for cantaloupe and muskmelon [See … Read more
Rapidly Maturing Melons for Home Gardens Melons, any melons, be it Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, requires extended periods of warmth to concentrate their sugars. That means sun-drenched days to produce the lush vines that produce the carbohydrates that sweetens the melons that pleases the taste buds. But they don’t need endless days of summer weather. There … Read more
Cucumis metuliferus aka Kiwano, Horned Melon, Melano, African Horned Cucumber, Hedged Gourd. USDA Zones: 9-11 Full Sun Soil pH: 6.0 to 6.5 Minimum Soil Temperature for Germination 70 F Minimum Temp for Transplant [after hardening] 60-65 degrees F Seed Depth for Direct seeding 1/2 to 3/4 Inch Growth Habit – Vining Plant Spacing 1.5 – … Read more