Cantaloupe in Zone 5a
Cucumis melo
Method: Either — Start indoors for an earlier harvest, or direct-sow outside for less fuss — Cantaloupe tolerates either.
| Start indoors | Apr 19–Apr 26 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | May 24–May 31 |
| Estimated harvest | ~80 days after planting |
Spacing: about 4 square feet per plant (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
- Sweet Corn — Corn provides light afternoon shade without heavy competition for space.
Where to buy cantaloupe seeds
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See it growing
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