The muskmelon is a long trailing annual vine that belongs to the cucumber family. The netted melon, or muskmelon, is usually called a cantaloupe. Real cantaloupe (the European variety) is not often grown in home gardens.
![]() The reticulated muskmelon is most often called a cantaloupe. |
Honeydew melons have a smoother surface than muskmelons and lack their distinctive odor; they ripen later and require a longer growing season. This article's growing information on muskmelons on the next page also applies to honeydews.
Common Names: Muskmelon, Cantaloupe, Netted melon
Scientific Name:Cucumis melo reticulatus
Hardiness: Very Tender (will not survive first frost)
In the next section, we'll show you how to grow muskmelon, cantaloupe.
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