The growing melons quick reference guide below is designed as a quick overview of growing melons. For more details on the different stages from seed to harvest go to the related pages link.
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Veggie Garden Dairy | |
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Vegetable | Melons |
Also Known As | |
Botanical | Cucurbitaceae - Cucumis melo |
Plant Type | Warm season - annual - fruiting vegetable |
Frost Tolerance | Very Tender |
Planting Position | Grow in full sun - Requires at least 8-10 hours of direct sunlight daily. |
Seed Viability | 5 years |
Germination | 7-10 days at 70-95 F (21-35 C) |
Growing Temp | 70-95 F (21-35 C) |
Seed to Transplant | 3 - 4 weeks |
Planting Method | Direct sow or Seedling transplants |
When to Plant | Spring |
Time to Plant | Wait until at least 2-3 weeks after the last average 32 F (0 C) freeze in your area and not before soil temperature are consistently 70 F (21 C) or above. |
Seed Sowing | |
Plant Spacing | |
Soil Conditions | Well drained - High organic matter - Rich fertility |
Fertilizer | High fertilizer needs, 5-6 quarts per 100 sq feet (5.5-6.6 liters per 9.3 square meters) preplanting of All-Purpose 5-5-5 Organic Fertilizer
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When to Fertilize | 2 weeks before sowing or transplanting - when transplanting use liquid starter fertilizer - side-dress just as the vines start to run - finally as fruit begin to set. |
Days to Harvest | 70-130 days - depending on conditions and variety |
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