The Cantaloupe melon is a sweet and juicy summer fruit belonging to the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). It typically features a round or slightly oval shape with a distinctive netted, rough rind and sweet, fragrant, orange flesh
🌱 Sowing: from April to May (in seedbeds protected indoors at 20-22°C, or directly outdoors once the danger of frost has completely passed and soil warms up).☀️ Exposure: in full Sun ☀️ as melons require plenty of direct sunlight and warmth to develop their sweet flavor.💧 Watering: regular and frequent, especially during fruit formation and growth, but avoid getting the leaves wet to prevent fungal diseases; reduce watering as the fruit ripens to enhance sweetness.🌿 Soil & Care: rich, well-draining soil mixed with organic compost. Pinching off shoot tips after a few leaves can help encourage branching and better fruit production.✂️ Harvesting: from July to September, when the melon changes color (turning slightly yellowish), develops a sweet aroma, and a small crack forms around the stem where it detaches easily from the vine.❄️ End of Cycle: annual summer crop that completes its lifecycle by the end of autumn as temperatures drop.
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