Cantaloupe · warm season
Crenshaw
Crenshaw Cantaloupe: Sweet, Juicy, and Irresistible Indulge in the sweet, juicy, and irresistible flavor of Crenshaw Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo 'Crenshaw'). This annual melon variety is prized for its large size, pale green skin, and delectable orange flesh. Explore the culinary potential and ease…
Days to harvest
110
Sow depth
1"
Plant spacing
3-4'
Row spacing
6-8'
Sprouts in
7 days
Light
Full sun (8+ hrs)
When to plant
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Start indoors3–4 weeks before your last frost
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Transplant outside2 weeks after your last frost
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Sow outside2 weeks after your last frost
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Growing tips
- Sow when the soil is at least 60°F.
- Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings appear, usually in about 7 days.