Plant seeds 1 inch deep, 18 inches apart, in hills (or hilled rows) about 3 feet apart. If you have limited space, vines can be trained up a support, such as a trellis.

If you are in a colder region, start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your last spring frost date.
If you live in a warmer climate, you may direct sow seeds outdoors as soon as the soil temperature warms to at least 60°F (16°C).

Most people starting melon seeds indoors will need a seed starting mat to achieve this temperature. Once the seedlings have germinated, keep the seedlings evenly watered and warm.

Yes, you can grow cantaloupe in a pot.

Cantaloupe prefers to be watered 2 inches per square food per week.

Cantaloupe prefer to be fertilized frequently.

Cantaloupe blossoms will start to appear not quite midway through your cantaloupe’s time to maturity, about 30 days for a short-season melon and 40 to 45 for longer-season cultivars. Male blossoms typically appear a few days before the first female blossoms.

The first signal that a cantaloupe (or a muskmelon) is getting ripe is the color under the netting of the fruit changes from green to tan. A ripe cantaloupe also tends to have a pleasant aroma. Finally, check the spot at top of the melon where it attaches to the vine.

When to harvest cantaloupe and be a little tricky, the general rule is to harvest cantaloupe 70-100 days after planting.

Let a not-quite-ready cantaloupe ripen at room temperature for up to two days (keeping it in a closed paper bag will speed up the process). Refrigerate a whole ripe melon for up to five days. For cut wedges of cantaloupe, cover the surfaces and refrigerate for up to three days

Cantaloupes are a fruit.

Cantaloupes grow well with marigolds, nasturtiums, radishes, and lettuce.

The fiber, potassium, and vitamin C present in cantaloupe are vital nutrients for your heart health. Potassium can help to lower high blood pressure, which is a risk factor for heart disease. Fiber helps to decrease levels of “bad cholesterol” in your body. It can also keep your blood pressure in check.

Star Magic healing considers cantaloupe to assist in creativity and removing mental blockages.