How many cantaloupes will one vine produce?

Unlike other varieties, the vines only spread up to three feet. Each plant can produce anywhere from four to eight delicious melons.

How long does it take a cantaloupe to grow to full size?

about 80 to 90 days
How long does it have to grow? Cantaloupe matures in about 80 to 90 days. Melons are normally ready to harvest when they start turning yellow on the bottom and the stem starts turning brown.

How long does it take for cantaloupes to mature?

around 80 days
Cantaloupe plants take around 80 days to mature on average and is the most hardy when grown in zones 4-10 as a summer annual.

Is cantaloupe fast growing?

Cantaloupe plants need about 85 days to mature, but don’t rush planting. Sow seeds only when temperatures reliably stay above 50 to 60 degrees F. Plant in groups of two or three seeds spaced 2 feet apart.

Will cantaloupe keep producing?

A cantaloupe plant will continue to produce with powdery mildew—but it will eventually prevent the plant from producing as vigorously as a plant without an infection. Catch it early enough, and you can treat powdery mildew with organic fungicides like a copper fungicide or a DIY mix.

What’s the best month to plant cantaloupe?

spring
Cantaloupe prefers warm weather, so don’t plant it before temperatures have warmed in the spring. Cantaloupe does best when direct sown. Sow seeds outside about 2 weeks after the last frost date when soil temperatures are about 65℉.

How do you make cantaloupe sweeter when growing?

Sweetness Starts in the Soil To encourage strong growth, blend 4 to 6 inches of composted manure into your melon beds prior to planting. Then add a balanced organic fertilizer (such as a mixed blood meal/bone meal product) every 3 to 4 weeks.

How often should you water cantaloupe?

Cantaloupes need plenty of water, but not enough to make a soggy garden. Give your crops one to two inches of water per week, watering the soil directly to avoid wetting the leaves and promoting powdery mildew. Once fruit begins to grow, reduce your watering, as dry weather is best for sweeter melons. Mulch.

How long does it take for cantaloupe to grow after flowering?

Typically a cantaloupe will yield mature fruit 35 to 45 days after blossoming, according to the University of Minnesota, so time your planting to provide those 45 days while the weather is still warm.

How much space does cantaloupe need?

Give cantaloupe plenty of room to grow Space plants 24-36 inches apart if left to sprawl on the ground. Space plants about 12 inches apart if growing up a trellis. If using square foot gardening methods, allow 2-3 square feet for each plant.

Are cantaloupes self pollinating?

A. Cantaloupes, like other vining crops such as cucumbers, pumpkins, squash and watermelons, require pollination for fruit set. This means pollen must be transferred from the male blooms to the female blooms.