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Cantaloupe 'Sierra Gold'

Cucumismelo

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Cucumis melo by Farmerdill
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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
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Species
melo (MEL-oh)
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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
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Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

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:

Sonoita, Arizona

Augusta, Georgia

Jonesville, South Carolina

Fort Worth, Texas

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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2005 | positive

85 days. Well-netted 3 lb. fruit with thick salmon-colored flesh, sweet and of superb flavor. A good home and market variety. Resistant t...Read More

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