Cucumis melo
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FamilyCucurbitaceae
GenusCucumis
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Cucumis melo, commonly known as melon, is a scrambling annual plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is native to tropical regions and thrives in seasonally dry climates. The plant produces a variety of fruits, including cantaloupes and honeydews, and is widely cultivated for its sweet, edible flesh.
ALSO KNOWN AS
Cantaloupe
Cucurbita Aspera
Dishrag Gourd
Ecballium Lambertianum
Loofah
Pepo Verrucosus
Rag Gourd
Turia Sativa
Cucumis acidus
Cucumis agrestis
Cucumis agrestis subsp. figari
Cucumis alba var. flavescens
Cucumis albus
Cucumis ambigua
Cucumis arenarius
Cucumis aromaticus
Cucumis bardana
Cucumis bisexualis
Cucumis callosus
Cucumis campechianus
Cucumis cantalupensis
Cucumis cantalupo
Cucumis chate
Cucumis chinensis
Cucumis chito
Cucumis cicatrisatus
Cucumis cognata
Cucumis conomon
Cucumis conomon var. koreana
Cucumis conomon var. rugosa
Cucumis cubensis
Cucumis cubensis var. costatus
Cucumis deliciosus
Cucumis dudaim
Cucumis eriocarpus
Cucumis erivanicus
Cucumis flexuosus
Cucumis flexuosus var. adzhur
Cucumis flexuosus var. curvatoalbus
Cucumis flexuosus var. curvatoaurantiacus
Cucumis flexuosus var. curvatoviridis
Cucumis flexuosus var. rectoalbus
Cucumis flexuosus var. rectoauranticus
Cucumis flexuosus var. rectoviridis
Cucumis flexuosus var. reflexus
Cucumis flexuosus var. terra
Cucumis jamaicensis
Cucumis jucunda
Cucumis laevigatus
Cucumis maculatus
Cucumis melo f. agrestis
Cucumis melo f. albidus
Cucumis melo f. albus
Cucumis melo f. depressus
Cucumis melo f. dissectifolius
Cucumis melo f. dulcis
Cucumis melo f. flavus
Cucumis melo f. ginmakua
Cucumis melo f. grandifolius
Cucumis melo f. hamikua
Cucumis melo f. kikumelon
Cucumis melo f. longus
Cucumis melo f. major
Cucumis melo f. minor
Cucumis melo f. rotundatus
Cucumis melo f. rugosus
Cucumis melo f. showamelon
Cucumis melo f. variegatus
Cucumis melo f. viridis
Cucumis melo subsp. adana
Cucumis melo subsp. agrestis
Cucumis melo subsp. ameri
Cucumis melo subsp. cantalupa
Cucumis melo subsp. cassaba
Cucumis melo subsp. chandalak
Cucumis melo subsp. chate
Cucumis melo subsp. chinensis
Cucumis melo subsp. conomon
Cucumis melo subsp. cultus
Cucumis melo subsp. dudaim
Cucumis melo subsp. europaeus
Cucumis melo subsp. flexuosus
Cucumis melo subsp. melo
Cucumis melo subsp. microcarpus
Cucumis melo subsp. pubescens
Cucumis melo subsp. rigidus
Cucumis melo subsp. vulgaris
Cucumis melo subsp. zard
Cucumis melo var. acidulus
Cucumis melo var. adana
Cucumis melo var. adress
Cucumis melo var. aegyptiacus
Cucumis melo var. aestivales
Cucumis melo var. aethiopicus
Cucumis melo var. agrestis
Cucumis melo var. albidus
Cucumis melo var. alboviridis
Cucumis melo var. ameri
Cucumis melo var. ananas-i-chair-verte
Cucumis melo var. anatolicus
Cucumis melo var. arundel
Cucumis melo var. atab
Cucumis melo var. aurantiacus
Cucumis melo var. autumnales
Cucumis melo var. azmirli
Cucumis melo var. baqubensis
Cucumis melo var. beida
Cucumis melo var. bitariana
Cucumis melo var. bitarianus
Cucumis melo var. bos-valdy
Cucumis melo var. buharici
Cucumis melo var. bullock
Cucumis melo var. burrells-gem
Cucumis melo var. cantalupa
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Cucumis melo var. cantalupo
Cucumis melo var. cantonianus
Cucumis melo var. casaba
Cucumis melo var. chandalak
Cucumis melo var. chandaliak
Cucumis melo var. chandlkak
Cucumis melo var. chate
Cucumis melo var. chinensis
Cucumis melo var. chito
Cucumis melo var. conomon
Cucumis melo var. cossonianus
Cucumis melo var. cucurbitaceus
Cucumis melo var. cultus
Cucumis melo var. dudaim
Cucumis melo var. dumeri
Cucumis melo var. duripulposus
Cucumis melo var. elongata
Cucumis melo var. elongatus
Cucumis melo var. erythraeus
Cucumis melo var. firany
Cucumis melo var. flavus
Cucumis melo var. flexuosus
Cucumis melo var. fraiduni
Cucumis melo var. fucharici
Cucumis melo var. gem-rocky
Cucumis melo var. golobcresdael
Cucumis melo var. gourbek
Cucumis melo var. gracilior
Cucumis melo var. hafednafse
Cucumis melo var. hasanbey
Cucumis melo var. hibernus
Cucumis melo var. hiemalis
Cucumis melo var. hime
Cucumis melo var. honey-dew
Cucumis melo var. inodorus
Cucumis melo var. khadra
Cucumis melo var. kirukensis
Cucumis melo var. longus
Cucumis melo var. macrocastanus
Cucumis melo var. macroleucus
Cucumis melo var. macropyrochrus
Cucumis melo var. maculatus
Cucumis melo var. major
Cucumis melo var. makuwa
Cucumis melo var. maltensis
Cucumis melo var. mansouri
Cucumis melo var. mehanawy
Cucumis melo var. melo
Cucumis melo var. microcarpus
Cucumis melo var. microcastanus
Cucumis melo var. microleucus
Cucumis melo var. micropyrochrus
Cucumis melo var. microspermus
Cucumis melo var. minimus
Cucumis melo var. minutissimus
Cucumis melo var. momordica
Cucumis melo var. monoclinus
Cucumis melo var. oblongus
Cucumis melo var. ovatus
Cucumis melo var. persicodorus
Cucumis melo var. praecantalupa
Cucumis melo var. praecox
Cucumis melo var. pubescens
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus
Cucumis melo var. rigidus
Cucumis melo var. rotundus
Cucumis melo var. rugosus
Cucumis melo var. saccharinus
Cucumis melo var. saharunporensis
Cucumis melo var. saidi
Cucumis melo var. samarrensis
Cucumis melo var. santawi
Cucumis melo var. senani
Cucumis melo var. shahd
Cucumis melo var. shammam
Cucumis melo var. shauki
Cucumis melo var. shimmam
Cucumis melo var. striata
Cucumis melo var. striatus
Cucumis melo var. suavis
Cucumis melo var. tamago
Cucumis melo var. tarra
Cucumis melo var. texanus
Cucumis melo var. tuzensis
Cucumis melo var. utilissimus
Cucumis melo var. vard
Cucumis melo var. variegatus
Cucumis melo var. varigatus
Cucumis melo var. vaughans-original-osage
Cucumis melo var. virgatus
Cucumis melo var. viridis
Cucumis melo var. vulgaris
Cucumis melo var. zaami
Cucumis melo var. zard
Cucumis melo var. zebrinoaurantiacus
Cucumis melo var. zebrinoluteus
Cucumis melo var. zhukovskyi
Cucumis melo var. zhukowskii
Cucumis microcarpus
Cucumis microsperma
Cucumis microsperma var. rugosa
Cucumis microspermus
Cucumis microspermus var. koreanus
Cucumis microspermus var. rugosus
Cucumis momordica
Cucumis moschatus
Cucumis odoratissimus
Cucumis officinarum-melo
Cucumis orientalis
Cucumis pancherianus
Cucumis pedatifidus
Cucumis pentandrus
Cucumis persicodorus
Cucumis persicus
Cucumis pictus
Cucumis princeps
Cucumis pseudocolocynthis
Cucumis pubescens
Cucumis pyriformis
Cucumis reflexus
Cucumis reginae
Cucumis schraderianus
Cucumis serotinus
Cucumis trigonus
Cucumis turbinatus
Cucumis umbilicatus
Cucumis utilissimus
Cucumis villosus
Luffa acutangula var. subangulata
Luffa aegyptiaca var. leiocarpa
Luffa clavata
Luffa cylindrica
Luffa cylindrica var. leiocarpa
Luffa cylindrica var. minima
Luffa cylindrica var. multiflora
Luffa hederacea
Luffa jacquinii
Luffa leiocarpa
Luffa luffa
Luffa parvula
Luffa racemosa
Luffa scabra
Luffa striata
Luffa veitchii
Luffa vittata
Melo adana
Melo adzhur
Melo agrestis
Melo ×ambiguua
Melo ×ambiguus
Melo ameri
Melo cantalupa
Melo cantalupensis
Melo cassaba
Melo chandalak
Melo chate
Melo chinensis
Melo conomon
Melo dudaim
Melo figari
Melo flexuosus
Melo microcarpus
Melo monoclinus
Melon
Melo orientalis
Melo persicus
Melo sativus
Melo vulgaris
Melo zard
Momordica cylindrica
Momordica lambertiana
Momordica sativa
Muskmelon
Pepo melopepo
OVERVIEW
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WaterMoist
SoilLoamy
LightDirect Bright (8 Hours)
Temperature25° C
Humidity60%
GDD1,350
pH6.5
Pressure1,013 mbar
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DETAILS
Care Instructions
Melons require full sun and warm temperatures to thrive. They should be watered regularly but allowed to dry out partially between waterings. The plant prefers moderate humidity and should be protected from extreme temperature fluctuations.Harvest
Cucumis melo, commonly known as melon, should be harvested when the fruit reaches full maturity, which is typically indicated by a change in color and a sweet aroma. The fruit should easily detach from the vine with a gentle tug. Harvesting is best done in the morning when temperatures are cooler to reduce stress on the plant. It is important to handle the fruit carefully to avoid bruising. After harvesting, melons should be stored in a cool, dry place to extend their shelf life.Soil
Melons grow best in well-draining loamy soil that is rich in organic matter. The soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged, and a slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.Fertilizer
Use a balanced fertilizer with a nutrient composition of 5-10-10. Fertilize the plant regularly during the growing season to support healthy growth and fruit production.Repotting
Melons are typically grown outdoors and do not require repotting. However, if starting seeds indoors, transplant seedlings to the garden once they have developed a few true leaves and the risk of frost has passed.Propagation
Melons are propagated by seeds. Sow seeds directly in the garden after the last frost date or start them indoors a few weeks before transplanting. Ensure the soil is warm and well-draining for optimal germination.Pruning
Pruning is beneficial for melons to encourage healthy growth and fruit production. Remove any dead or diseased leaves and thin out excess vines to improve air circulation and sunlight penetration.Toxicity
Melons are not toxic to pets or humans. All parts of the plant, including the fruit, are safe to handle and consume.Additional
To improve fruit quality, consider using mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Additionally, support the vines with trellises or cages to keep the fruit off the ground and reduce the risk of rot.REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR PLANT CARE
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