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Seed Germination Kit
Cantaloupe Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMECucumis melo var. cantalupensis
USD 10.99
100 in stock
Cantaloupe ripens into fragrant, honey-sweet melon far better than store-bought when grown in full sun.
GERMINATION5-10 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)
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Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
Temperature03
75-85F
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Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.
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Cantaloupe care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
- Common names
- Rockmelon
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Genus
- Cucumis
- Species
- C. melo
Start growing
Needs space; vines reach 10ft. Sandy soil.
Growing with your kit
Move from Seeds In A Cup® to sunny mound once soil is 70°F+.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
70-90 days; slips when ripe.
Growing conditions
Arid regions, high solar radiation.
Weather & tolerances
Heat tolerant; frost sensitive.
Pests & plant health
Powdery mildew. Avoid wet foliage.
Plant safety
Wash rinds to avoid bacteria.
Botanical features
Trailing vine, netted rind, orange flesh.
Varieties
‘Hale’s Best’, ‘Ambrosia’.
Garden & everyday uses
Fresh fruit snack. high Vitamin A
Native range & distribution
Africa/Middle East origins; global commercial hubs.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Named for Cantalupo, Italy.
History
Egyptian records 4,000 years ago.
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How do I grow Cantaloupe from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Cantaloupe seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Cantaloupe seeds take to germinate?
Cantaloupe seeds typically sprout in 5-10 days at 75-85F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup® product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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