Melon of many names
Aug 08, 2018
3 minutes
Words Melissa King
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diggers.com.auRockmelon label
Common name: Rockmelon, cantaloupe, muskmelon, sweet melon
Botanical name: Cucumis melo
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Aspect & soil: Full sun; rich, well-drained, soil, slightly acidic to neutral
Best climate: Hot; grow through warm months in cooler areas
Habit: Crawling or climbing vine
Propagation: Seeds
Difficulty: Easy
There’s nothing more refreshing on a summer’s day than a slice of juicy, sweet rockmelon, or cantaloupe if you prefer. If
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