Cantaloupe

Personal-size and widely adapted. Sugar Cube lives up to its name with intensely sweet flavor. Very uniform, heavily netted 2–2 1/2 lb. fruits (just a bit bigger than a softball) with deep-orange, aromatic flesh perfect for single servings. A scoop of vanilla bean ice cream dropped in the seed cavity makes a sublime summer treat. Strong disease package and long harvest window. Well-suited for northern and southern regions. Harvest at full-slip (when a gentle tug removes the fruit from the vine). Disease Resistance: Fusarium Wilt races 0–2 (High) Papaya Ringspot Virus (Intermediate) Powdery Mildew (High) Watermelon Mosaic Virus (High) Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus (Intermediate)   LATIN NAMECucumis meloDAYS TO MATURITY 80 DaysLIFE CYCLE Annual HYBRID STATUS Hybrid (F1)   CULTURE: A light, well-drained soil with a pH of 7.0 and a southern exposure is ideal. Good soil moisture is important in early stages of growth and during pollination when fruits are setting. After this point do not water the last week before fruits are ripe, as overwatering can cause bland fruit.    

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