Muskmelon
Cucumis melo · Cucumbers · Gourd family
Also known as: Cantaloupe · Melon · Sweet Melon
Medium30–60cmPet-friendlyEdible
Muskmelon care at a glance
Muskmelon (Cucumis melo) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 21–32 °C.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Ideal temperature
- 21–32 °C
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Muskmelon
Possible pests on Muskmelon include Cucumber beetles, Spider mites and Aphids. A common disease is Powdery mildew. Also possible: Cucumber mosaic virus, Cucurbit downy mildew and Anthracnose. Muskmelon is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Cucumber beetles Medium
- Aphids Low
- Spider mites Medium
Disease
- Powdery mildew High
- Cucumber mosaic virus Medium
- Cucurbit downy mildew Medium
- Anthracnose Medium
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Muskmelon
- Which pests affect Muskmelon?
- Possible pests on Muskmelon include Cucumber beetles, Spider mites and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Muskmelon?
- A common disease is Powdery mildew. Also possible: Cucumber mosaic virus, Cucurbit downy mildew and Anthracnose.
- Is Muskmelon toxic to cats and dogs?
- Muskmelon is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Muskmelon need?
- Muskmelon has a high water requirement.
- What light does Muskmelon need?
- Muskmelon prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Muskmelon frost-hardy?
- Muskmelon is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 12 °C.
- Can you eat Muskmelon?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: fruit.