Cantaloupe 'Honey Rock'

Cucumismelo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
Species
melo (MEL-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cary, Illinois

Jonesville, South Carolina

Fort Worth, Texas

Wills Point, Texas

Troy, Virginia

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
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Wills Point, TX (Zone 8a) | July 2015 | positive

This is my second year of growing "Honey Rock" Cantaloupe. The seeds I used are seeds that I saved from this heirloom that I grew 2 year...Read More

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Garden City, MI (Zone 6b) | November 2003 | neutral

If this is the Honey Rock Melon grown in Howell, Michigan----it's the best eating you can find.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2003 | positive

An open pollinated home garden melon. Round, about 6 inches in diameter and with orangy flesh. Highly aromatic. Grows well.

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