Melon

Variety

Also called melons, melon fruit, Cucumis melo

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Fact sheet

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Typevine

from Cucumis melo · “Growth Habit Vine” — Crenshaw Melon Growing Guide — SproutSmart

Days to germination7–10 days

“Germination: 7–10 days (soil must stay above 65°F consistently)” — 70 to 90 Days: How Long Watermelons Take to Grow by Variety

Days to maturity70–90 days

“Watermelon varieties reach harvest in 70 to 90 days from transplant” — 70 to 90 Days: How Long Watermelons Take to Grow by Variety

Germination temperature80–90 °F

“Keep temperature 80-90°F (27-32°C) until germination.” — Growing Melons From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Lightsouthern exposure

“A light, well-drained soil with a pH of 7.0 and a southern exposure is ideal.” — Growing Melons From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

WaterGood soil moisture is important in early stages of growth and during pollination when fruits are setting. Limit water the last week before fruit are ripe, as overwatering can cause bland fruit.

“Good soil moisture is important in early stages of growth and during pollination when fruits are setting.” — Growing Melons From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Soil pH7

“with a pH of 7.0 and a southern exposure is ideal.” — Growing Melons From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Spacing24–36 in

“transplant 2-3' apart in rows 6' apart or thin to 1 plant/cell or pot with scissors and transplant 18" apart.” — Growing Melons From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Propagationseed

“seed” — Melon - Wikipedia

Start indoors3–4 weeks before last frost

“Starting transplants indoors 3–4 weeks before setting them out” — 70 to 90 Days: How Long Watermelons Take to Grow by Variety

Transplantwhen soil at 3 inches deep reaches 60°F

“transplant only after soil at 3 inches deep reaches 60°F” — 70 to 90 Days: How Long Watermelons Take to Grow by Variety

Ready whena change in skin coloration; checking or striations; slight softening of fruit; browning/shriveling of tendril and/or leaf proximal to fruit stem; and shrinking/cracking at stem attachment

“Watch for indicators such as: a change in skin coloration” — Growing Melons From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Pestscucumber beetles

“Protect against cucumber beetles with floating row covers” — Growing Melons From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

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