Burpee Hybrid Cantaloupe Plant

Burpee Hybrid Cantaloupe Plants produce 4.5 pound melons that are both large and super sweet. These classic melons are beloved by both market growers and home gardeners. Fruits are vigorous due to their hybrid nature. Pick your cantaloupe when the blossom end becomes slightly soft to pressure.

Our Burpee Hybrid Cantaloupe Plants are grown with a commitment to natural methods, ensuring they're healthy and robust. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

• - Melons do best if transplanted when the soil temperature is at least 60 degrees.

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.8
• - Amend soil with compost or fertilizer before planting

Watering Specifics:

• - Plants require 1-2 inches per week. Water at ground level to avoid wetting leaves

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use balanced, water-soluble fertilizer. We recommend a standard 10-10-10 during transplanting, then a 21-0-0 fertilizer once the vines reach 24 inches.

Pruning and Training:

• - Pinch off the growing tips when vines reach 24-36 inches to encourage bushier growth
• - Grow them vertically to save space

Pollination:

• - Requires insect pollination
• - Plant flowers nearby is helpful to attract bees

Additional Pest Management:

• - Watch for cucumber beetles, aphids, and vine borers

Harvesting Indicators:

• - Additional signs of ripeness: slight softening at blossom end, cracking around stem

Storage:

• - Store ripe melons in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
• - Unripe melons can ripen at room temperature for a few days

Companion Plants:

• - Bean: Fixes nitrogen in the soil, improving fertility
• - Collard: Acts as a trap crop for potential pests
• - Corn: Provides natural support and partial shade
• - Marigold: Repels nematodes and attracts pollinators
• - Oregano: Repels pests and may enhance flavor
• - Petunia: Attracts pollinators
• - Radish: Deters cucumber beetles
• - Squash: Provides ground cover and pest confusion