Only for Organic – Muskmelon Seeds 🍈🌿
Muskmelon, also known as Cantaloupe, is a sweet, juicy summer fruit rich in vitamins A & C, antioxidants, and hydration properties. It thrives in warm temperatures and is perfect for home gardens. With proper care, muskmelons produce fragrant, flavorful, and refreshing fruits ideal for fresh eating, juices, and desserts.
How to Grow Muskmelon:
✔ Sowing & Germination:
- Sowing Depth: Plant seeds ½ to 1 inch deep in well-drained soil.
- Spacing: Keep 2-3 feet between plants and 4-5 feet between rows.
- Ideal Temperature: Germinates best at 22°C - 30°C.
- Germination Time: Seeds sprout within 5-10 days in warm conditions.
✔ Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Requires full sun (at least 6-8 hours daily).
- Soil Type: Prefers light, well-drained, sandy loam soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
- Watering: Needs consistent watering during early growth but reduce watering when fruits start maturing to enhance sweetness.
✔ Care & Maintenance:
- Mulching: Helps retain soil moisture and prevent weeds.
- Pollination: Muskmelon plants rely on bees and insects for pollination. Hand pollination can improve fruit set.
- Fertilization: Use organic compost or a balanced fertilizer every 3-4 weeks for better yield.
- Pest & Disease Control: Watch out for aphids, powdery mildew, and fruit flies. Use neem oil or natural pesticides for protection.
✔ Harvesting:
- Maturity Time: Ready for harvest in 75-100 days after sowing.
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Harvesting Signs:
- Fruit develops a sweet aroma.
- The skin turns yellowish-tan (depending on variety).
- The stem starts to detach naturally from the fruit.