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.
SKU: FRCR-M
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| 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 | - |
| Plant Height | 30 - 45 cm (1 - 1.5 feet) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Summer to Autumn |
| Temperature Range | 24 - 35°C (75 - 95°F) |
| 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 |
| Seed Preparation | Soak seeds in warm water for a few hours before sowing to promote faster germination |
| Sowing Depth | 1 - 2 cm (0.5 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. |
| 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 |
FRUIT-CRENSHAW-MELON
$3.20
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