Muskmelon (Cucumis melo) belongs to the family of Cucurbits. In common usage, it comes under the category of fruits but in cultivation practices, it is treated as vegetable. The plant requires 6 to 8 hours of daily sunlight in order to produce fully formed melons. Muskmelon seed kernels are edible and nutritious, since they are rich in oils and energy.
Lights, Water, Action
Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!
Light
Full sunlight
Watering
Water everyday
Where to grow
Balcony or terrace
Time Till Harvest
12-13 weeks
Seasonal Information
Summer
Growth stages
One step at a time, with a lil water and light.
Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well composted soil
Space the seedlings at 150cm by 50cm
Germination will take place in 6-8 days
Harvest 100-110 days from sowing
Sow, Grow, Reap
Good things take time and care
Sowing
Best time to sow Muskmelon Seeds is from November to march.
Muskmelon is grown on the ground, open farmland or yard gardens. Seeds are sown directly on outdoor raised beds.
Fertile, well-drained, sandy soil with plenty of organic manures is needed.
Sow two to three seeds per spot in a spacing of 3 x 3 ft.
Push the seeds a little in soil with your fingers & completely cover them with surrounding soil.
Water the sown seed bed immediately by a light shower with a watering can.
Seeds will germinate within the first 6-8 days or so & tiny sprouts will be visible.
Second week onwards, seedlings will start growing into a small plants
Three weeks after germination, only single, healthy seedlings are allowed to grow at one spot & other slow growing seedlings are thinned out.
Caring
Muskmelon plants require full sunlight.
A good source of irrigation is essential. If grown on a large scale, a drip irrigation system is recommended.
Muskmelon is cultivated on raised beds and water is allowed in the furrows so that water does not touch the collar of the plant. Otherwise stem rot may take place.
Because muskmelon fruits are large, the vine is not grown on a trellis; it is rather allowed to trail on raised beds.
Add good quality organic manure in the soil with 2:1 ratio before sowing seeds. Organic manure can be well rotten cow dung manure, farmyard manure, Compost or Vermicompost.
Always look for the early signs of any insect/fungal/ any other infections. Spay appropriate medicines as soon as any symptoms of such diseases are spotted. Watch out for Powdery Mildew when plants are young.
Muskmelon plants have separate Male & female flowers on the same plant. Fruits will be formed on female flowers after pollination.
Hand pollination of flowers: Take ‘pollens’ from male flowers on painting brush or cotton bud & dust them on ‘stigma’ of female flowers. This will increase the chances of getting more melons. This step is not mandatory.
On an average, the fruits ripen 3 months after sowing.
Frequency of irrigation should be reduced during the fruit maturity period to get sweeter melons.
Common Problems
Why is my Muskmelon Plant not growing? Muskmelon requires a hot, dry climate and a long growing season preferably with warmer days and cooler nights. Avoid growing muskmelon during the rainy season or cold winters. Why is my plant dying? Muskmelon thrives in hot and dry climates in sandy soil and hates rain, cold or waterlogged conditions. High humidity increases the incidence of diseases, particularly those affecting foliage.
Spill the tea
All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended
Plants with benefits
Muskmelons are good for eyesight, they improve skin health, are good for immunity, promote hair growth, regulate blood pressure, and promote digestion.
What you get
Rich in vitamin A, B and C, and calcium, phosphorus and iron, muskmelon provides a wholesome food. Per 100 gram serving, cantaloupe melons provide 34 calories and are a rich source (20% or more the Daily Value, DV) of vitamin A (68% DV) and vitamin C (61% DV), with other nutrients at a negligible level. Melons are 90% water and 9% carbohydrates, with less than 1% each of protein and fat.
Green trivia
1.Unripe muskmelons are eaten as vegetables by village folks in India.
2.Muskmelon is named so because of the delighful smell of its ripe fruits. Musk is a Persian word for perfume and melon is derived from a Latin word melopepo, which means "apple-shaped melon".
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to get sweet muskmelons on my plant?
It is said that the hotter and drier the season, the sweeter is the fruit. Dry weather with clear sunshine during ripening ensures a high sugar content, and better flavour. Also cool nights and warm days are ideal for accumulation of sugars in fruits.
What type of soil does the crop need?
Sandy loam soils are best. Alluvial riverbeds are also good for watermelon. The soil should be well drained and should have ample organic matter.
How often do you water this crop?
Maintaining sufficient moisture in soil is essential. During dry summers, irrigate the crop at 5 to 7 days intervals.
What is Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) also popularly known as in India?
Regionally in India, Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) is also known as Kharbuja, Kasturi.
https://www.ugaoo.com/cantaloupe-muskmelon-seeds-price-online-india.html?___store=english4099Cantaloupe Seeds (Muskmelon)https://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/cache/bf904fa088be7169b4178c352b6a4f7a/m/u/muskmelon-_cantaloupe_.png300.000000300.000000INROutOfStock/Seeds/Seeds/Fruit Seeds/Seeds/Fruit Seeds/Open Pollinated Fruit SeedsCantaloupe is a round shaped, bulky muskmelon fruit rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, potassium, fiber, and manganese. Muskmelon (Cucumis melo) belongs to the family of Cucurbits. In common usage, it comes under the category of fruits but in cultivation practices, it is treated as vegetable. The plant requires 6 to 8 hours of daily sunlight in order to produce fully formed melons. Muskmelon seed kernels are edible and nutritious, since they are rich in oils and energy. 55https://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/c/a/cantaloupe.jpghttps://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/c/a/cantaloupe-left.pnghttps://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/c/a/cantaloupe-right.png1036Cantaloupe Seeds (Muskmelon)99145.000000https://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/m/u/muskmelon-_cantaloupe__1.pngOutOfStock110 Seeds1043Cantaloupe Seeds (Muskmelon) - 25 g300300.000000https://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/m/u/muskmelon-_cantaloupe__2.pngInStock25 gm1048Cantaloupe Seeds (Muskmelon) - 100 g690690.000000https://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/m/u/muskmelon-_cantaloupe__3.pngOutOfStock100 gm1052Cantaloupe Seeds (Muskmelon) - 250 g15901590.000000https://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/m/u/muskmelon-_cantaloupe__4.pngOutOfStock250 gmNoAll Seasons, Monsoon, Summer, Winter<a href="/buy-seeds-online-india/fruit-seeds-online.html">Fruit Seeds</a><section class="growthStages section-container">
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<h2>Growth stages</h2>
<p>One step at a time, with a lil water and light.</p>
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<p>Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well composted soil</p>
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<p>Space the seedlings at 150cm by 50cm</p>
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<p>Germination will take place in 6-8 days</p>
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<p>Harvest 100-110 days from sowing</p>
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<h2>Spill the tea</h2>
<p>All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended</p>
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<div class="asideSection healthier1"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/cantaloupemuskmelon_hwh1.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
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<h2>Plants with benefits</h2>
<p>Muskmelons are good for eyesight, they improve skin health, are good for immunity, promote hair growth, regulate blood pressure, and promote digestion.</p>
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<div class="asideSection healthier1 mobileImgShow"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/cantaloupemuskmelon_hwh2.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
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<h2>What you get</h2>
<p>Rich in vitamin A, B and C, and calcium, phosphorus and iron, muskmelon provides a wholesome food. Per 100 gram serving, cantaloupe melons provide 34 calories and are a rich source (20% or more the Daily Value, DV) of vitamin A (68% DV) and vitamin C (61% DV), with other nutrients at a negligible level. Melons are 90% water and 9% carbohydrates, with less than 1% each of protein and fat.</p>
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<div class="asideSection healthier1"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/cantaloupemuskmelon_hwh3.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
<div class="asideSection healthiertext1">
<h2>Green trivia</h2>
<p><b>1.</b>Unripe muskmelons are eaten as vegetables by village folks in India.</p>
<p><b>2.</b>Muskmelon is named so because of the delighful smell of its ripe fruits. Musk is a Persian word for perfume and melon is derived from a Latin word melopepo, which means "apple-shaped melon".</p>
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<h1>Frequently Asked Questions</h1>
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<h2>How to get sweet muskmelons on my plant? <span></span></h2>
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<p>It is said that the hotter and drier the season, the sweeter is the fruit. Dry weather with clear sunshine during ripening ensures a high sugar content, and better flavour. Also cool nights and warm days are ideal for accumulation of sugars in fruits. </p>
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<h2>What type of soil does the crop need? <span></span></h2>
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<p>Sandy loam soils are best. Alluvial riverbeds are also good for watermelon. The soil should be well drained and should have ample organic matter.</p>
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<h2>How often do you water this crop?<span></span></h2>
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<p>Maintaining sufficient moisture in soil is essential. During dry summers, irrigate the crop at 5 to 7 days intervals. </p>
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<h2>What is Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) also popularly known as in India?<span></span></h2>
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<p>Regionally in India, Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) is also known as Kharbuja, Kasturi.</p>
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<h2>Sow, Grow, Reap</h2>
<p>Good things take time and care</p>
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<h3>Sowing</h3>
<ul>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Best time to sow Muskmelon Seeds is from November to march. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Muskmelon is grown on the ground, open farmland or yard gardens. Seeds are sown directly on outdoor raised beds.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Fertile, well-drained, sandy soil with plenty of organic manures is needed.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Sow two to three seeds per spot in a spacing of 3 x 3 ft.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Push the seeds a little in soil with your fingers & completely cover them with surrounding soil.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Water the sown seed bed immediately by a light shower with a watering can.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Seeds will germinate within the first 6-8 days or so & tiny sprouts will be visible.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Second week onwards, seedlings will start growing into a small plants</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Three weeks after germination, only single, healthy seedlings are allowed to grow at one spot & other slow growing seedlings are thinned out.</li></p>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
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<h3>Caring</h3>
<ul>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Muskmelon plants require full sunlight.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">A good source of irrigation is essential. If grown on a large scale, a drip irrigation system is recommended.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Muskmelon is cultivated on raised beds and water is allowed in the furrows so that water does not touch the collar of the plant. Otherwise stem rot may take place. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Because muskmelon fruits are large, the vine is not grown on a trellis; it is rather allowed to trail on raised beds.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Add good quality organic manure in the soil with 2:1 ratio before sowing seeds. Organic manure can be well rotten cow dung manure, farmyard manure, Compost or Vermicompost.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Always look for the early signs of any insect/fungal/ any other infections. Spay appropriate medicines as soon as any symptoms of such diseases are spotted. Watch out for Powdery Mildew when plants are young.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Muskmelon plants have separate Male & female flowers on the same plant. Fruits will be formed on female flowers after pollination.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Hand pollination of flowers: Take ‘pollens’ from male flowers on painting brush or cotton bud & dust them on ‘stigma’ of female flowers. This will increase the chances of getting more melons. This step is not mandatory.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">On an average, the fruits ripen 3 months after sowing. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Frequency of irrigation should be reduced during the fruit maturity period to get sweeter melons. </li></p>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/common-problem.jpg" alt="Hold the seeds and sow 2-3 seeds per cell/cup. Since Lavender seeds are small in size, do not sow them deep" title="Hold the seeds and sow 2-3 seeds per cell/cup. Since Lavender seeds are small in size, do not sow them deep">
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<h3>Common Problems</h3>
<p><b>Why is my Muskmelon Plant not growing?</b><br>
<span>Muskmelon requires a hot, dry climate and a long growing season preferably with warmer days and cooler nights. Avoid growing muskmelon during the rainy season or cold winters.</span><br>
<b>Why is my plant dying?</b><br>
<span>Muskmelon thrives in hot and dry climates in sandy soil and hates rain, cold or waterlogged conditions. High humidity increases the incidence of diseases, particularly those affecting foliage. </span><br>
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<h2>Lights, Water, Action</h2>
<p>Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!</p>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/light_icon.png" title="Bright Indirect Sunlight" alt="Bright Indirect Sunlight">
<h4>Light </h4>
<p>Full sunlight</p>
</li>
<li>
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/watering_icon.png"" title="Water Once A Week" alt="Water Once A Week">
<h4>Watering</h4>
<p>Water everyday</p>
</li>
<li>
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/wheretogrow_icon.png" title="Indoor" alt="Indoor">
<h4>Where to grow</h4>
<p>Balcony or terrace</p>
</li>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/timetillharvest_icon.png" title="Average Warmth" alt="Average Warmth">
<h4>Time Till Harvest </h4>
<p>12-13 weeks</p>
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<h4>Seasonal Information</h4>
<p>Summer</p>
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