FRUIT-CRENSHAW-MELON
FRUIT-CRENSHAW-MELON
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Cucumis melo
FRUIT-CRENSHAW-MELON very closely resembles its parent melon, Casaba melons and muskmelons. Mostly spherical in shape, it has a somewhat flattened bottom and tapers to a gentle point at the stem-end. They are typically medium to large-sized melons, weighing 6-8 or more. Crenshaws are a late-season melon, requiring 110 or more days. They are well worth the wait though, as the sweet and somewhat ‘spicy’ taste and smooth texture make this a pleasing contrast in late summer or fall.
| Germination Time (Days) | 3-5 |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 65-86 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | – |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 30 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | – |
| pH | – |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | – |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | – |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | – |
| Seed Preparation | – |
11359,
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height
30 - 45 cm (1 - 1.5 feet)
Season of Interest
Summer to Autumn
Temperature Range
24 - 35°C (75 - 95°F)
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Annual
Frost Hardy / Tender
Tender
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full sun.
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Sow directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, or start indoors and transplant after 2-4 weeks
Soil
Well-drained, sandy loam soil rich in organic matter
pH
6.0-6.8
Soil Temperature
18 - 35 °C (64 - 95 °F)
Seed Preparation
Soak seeds in warm water for a few hours before sowing to promote faster germination
Sowing Depth
1-2 cm (0.5-1 inch)
Plant Spacing
60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 feet)
Row spacing
1.5 - 2.5 m (5 - 8 feet)
Watering
Regular, deep watering is essential, especially when fruits are forming. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
Germination Time (Days)
7 - 14 days
Harvest Time (Days)
90-110
Good Companion Plants
Corn, Beans, Lettuce, Radishes, Marigolds,Nasturtiums,Sunflowers
Bad Companion Plants
Zucchini,Potatoes,Cucumber,Pumpkins
Pests
Cucumber Beetles,Squash Bugs,Aphids,Spider Mites,Cutworms,Melonworms
Diseases
powdery mildew,Downy mildew,Fusarium Wilt,Anthracnose,Bacterial Wilt,Gummy Stem Blight
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