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Canary melon

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Fact sheet

Days to germination28–42 days

“begin sowing seeds indoors about 4-6 weeks before the last frost date in your area” — How to Grow Canary Melons: Tips and Tricks for Maximum Yield - johnysfarm.com

Days to maturity75–82.5 days

“75 days to maturity.” — canary melons – Sustainable Market Farming and 1 more

Germination temperature70–75 °F

“Place the trays in a warm, sunny location, with temperatures around 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit” — How to Grow Canary Melons: Tips and Tricks for Maximum Yield - johnysfarm.com

Waterdeeply and regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings

“Water deeply and regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings” — How to Grow Canary Melons: Tips and Tricks for Maximum Yield - johnysfarm.com

Soil pH6–6.5

“with a pH level between 6.0 and 6.5” — How to Grow Canary Melons: Tips and Tricks for Maximum Yield - johnysfarm.com

Propagationseed

“Canary melons are typically started from seeds” — How to Grow Canary Melons: Tips and Tricks for Maximum Yield - johnysfarm.com

Start indoors4–6 weeks before last frost

“begin sowing seeds indoors about 4-6 weeks before the last frost date in your area” — How to Grow Canary Melons: Tips and Tricks for Maximum Yield - johnysfarm.com

Transplantwhen seedlings have developed two sets of true leaves

“once your seedlings have developed two sets of true leaves, they are ready to be transplanted outdoors” — How to Grow Canary Melons: Tips and Tricks for Maximum Yield - johnysfarm.com

Ready whensound hollow when tapped, stem end slightly soft and gives slightly when pressed

“A ripe melon will sound hollow when tapped. You can also check the stem end of the melon; it should be slightly soft and give slightly when pressed” — How to Grow Canary Melons: Tips and Tricks for Maximum Yield - johnysfarm.com

Pestsaphids, whiteflies, spider mites

“Common pests include aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites” — How to Grow Canary Melons: Tips and Tricks for Maximum Yield - johnysfarm.com

Diseasespowdery mildew, downy mildew, anthracnose

“Diseases include powdery mildew, downy mildew, and anthracnose” — How to Grow Canary Melons: Tips and Tricks for Maximum Yield - johnysfarm.com

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