Cantaloupe 'Early Hanover'

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
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
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
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
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
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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

Miami, Florida

Ozark, Missouri

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Ozark, MO (Zone 6a) | August 2008 | positive

I planted Early Hanover for the first time this year. It's not very "early" for me, I just harvested the first one 90 days after plantin...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

2-3 lb., 5" long x 6" dia. melon

A
Miami, FL (Zone 10b) | August 2005 | positive

The vines produced many melons. They were green fleshed and sweet, though not as sweet as advertised. I'd rate them good in taste and ver...Read More

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2005 | neutral

Small 2-3 lb., green fleshed melons. This was a famous melon at the turn of the 20th century and was introduced by T.W. Woods & Sons of R...Read More

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