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Burpee Hybrid Cantaloupe — Melons

80-85days to harvest

7-10days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost or direct sow when soil reaches 65°F. Plant seeds 1 inch deep.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-2 inches per week, deep watering at soil level
Soil: Well-drained, fertile sandy loam with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 36-60 inches
Height: 6-9 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Orange flesh with tan netted rind
Size: 3-4 pounds
Shape: Round to slightly oval with pronounced netting
Flavour: Sweet and aromatic with classic cantaloupe flavor and smooth texture

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, fruit salads, smoothies, desserts, and breakfast dishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, squash bugs, spider mites
Diseases: Bacterial wilt, downy mildew, anthracnose, powdery mildew
Resistance: Good resistance to fusarium wilt and powdery mildew

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	May – June	July	July – August	October – September
3	May	June – July	June – August	September – October
4	April – May	June	June – July	September – October
5	April	May – June	May – July	September – October
6	April	May – June	May – July	August – October
7	March – April	May	May – June	August – September
8	March	April – May	April – June	July – September
9	February	March – April	March – May	June – August
10	January – February	March	March – April	June – July
11	January	February	February – March	May – June
12	January	February	February – March	May – June
13	January	February	February – March	May – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, whiteflies, and cucumber beetles while potentially enhancing flavor

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids, deters squash bugs

RadishesRepels cucumber beetles and squash borers, matures quickly without competing

MarigoldsDeters nematodes, aphids, and cucumber beetles with natural compounds

SunflowersProvides beneficial shade and attracts pollinators essential for melon fruit set

Bush BeansFixes nitrogen in soil to benefit heavy-feeding melons

OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

CornProvides natural windbreak and vertical space utilization without root competition

Avoid

CucumbersShares same pests and diseases, increases risk of bacterial wilt and cucumber beetles

Aromatic Herbs (Sage)Strong oils can inhibit melon growth and development

PotatoesCompetes for nutrients and space, different watering needs can stress melons

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 34
Protein (g): 0.84
Fat (g): 0.19
Carbohydrate (g): 8.16
Fibre (g): 0.9
Sugars (g): 7.86
Vitamin A (µg): 169
Vitamin C (mg): 36.7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.05
Vitamin K (µg): 2.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.072
Folate (µg): 21
Calcium (mg): 9
Iron (mg): 0.21
Magnesium (mg): 12
Phosphorus (mg): 15
Potassium (mg): 267
Zinc (mg): 0.18
Selenium (µg): 0.4

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the melons growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Burpee Hybrid Cantaloupe?

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