
Melon - 'Aphrodite' Cantaloupe
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Common Name:
Cucumis melo
Plant Type:
Vegetable
Exposure:
Sun
- Great choice for smaller spaces
- Sweet, aromatic fruit
- Good diseases resistance
This Cantaloupe takes up a smaller space than traditional cantaloupes, making it great for smaller gardens. The sweet, aromatic melons have thick, smooth orange flesh within a slightly sutured skin. Good disease resistance, including Powdery Mildew.
Type: Cantaloupe
Fruit size: 6-7 pounds
Homeowner Growing Tips: Keep evenly watered in well-drained soil. Try to avoid overhead watering as much as possible, watering at the soil level instead. Melons have a very sweet fragrance when ready to be picked and should be allowed to fully ripen on the vine.
Photos courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company