Any advice on growing cantaloupe?

organichris · June 11, 2007

I have never liked cantaloupe. Its actually rather disgusting to me. However, as a favor to my wife, I decided to grow her some. I got a Burpee hybrid plant at the local nursery, and it seems to be taking off quite splendidly.

Any advice on watering, fertilizing, harvesting, etc.? I have heard that when the stem begins to dry that the fruit is ripening, and that boards can be placed under the fruits to prevent rotting. That is really the extent of my knowledge.

June 11, 2007	#1
organichris Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 630	Any advice on growing cantaloupe? I have never liked cantaloupe. Its actually rather disgusting to me. However, as a favor to my wife, I decided to grow her some. I got a Burpee hybrid plant at the local nursery, and it seems to be taking off quite splendidly. Any advice on watering, fertilizing, harvesting, etc.? I have heard that when the stem begins to dry that the fruit is ripening, and that boards can be placed under the fruits to prevent rotting. That is really the extent of my knowledge.