General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Fruit: Edible to birds
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Uses: Vegetable
Edible Parts: Fruit
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Sow in situ
Pollinators: Various insects

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Common names
  • Crisp Melon
  • Cantaloupe

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Comments:
  • Posted by farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Jan 25, 2018 7:40 PM concerning plant:
    I grew this one back in the early 70's Moderate production of small one lb. elongated melons. Smooth and pretty, flesh is crisp but reminiscent of cucumber with sugar on it.
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