Cantaloupe 'Jenny Lind'

Cucumismelo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
Species
melo (MEL-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
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:

Augusta, Georgia

Dayton, Nevada

Troy, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Known in the Philadelphia markets before 1840 and named after a popular singer of that era. Small 2- 2 1/2 lb fruits are slightly ribbed ...Read More

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High Desert, NV (Zone 5a) | August 2006 | positive

Here in the desert it is extremely sweet!

Our family LOVES this one.

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

Jenny Lind is an antique cultivar. A green fleshed netted melon averaging 2 - 3 lbs. It has a pronounced blossom scar. It grew well but u...Read More

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