Cucumis melo
Zuckermelone
Common names: Honigmelone, Cantaloupe
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Description
The Zuckermelone (Cucumis melo) is a heat-loving relative of the cucumber, producing sweet, fragrant flesh that ripens in midsummer. In temperate regions it performs best in a greenhouse, early garden bed, or on a warm wall. Proven open‑field varieties include the early‑ripening 'Petit Gris de Rennes' and 'Sweetheart'.
Care instructions
Warm‑thrive the plant from April and transplant only after the last frost (mid‑May, week 20) to the warmest spot in the garden with plenty of compost. Water evenly at the root, but reduce watering as fruit matures to enhance sweetness. Place ripening melons on a board or straw to prevent bottom rot. Harvest when the fruit emits a fragrance at the stem base and can be easily detached.
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