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Honey Rock Cantaloupe — Melons

80-90days to harvest

5-10days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow after soil warms to 65°F or start indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost. Plant 1/2 inch deep.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained loamy soil with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.2-7.0
Spacing: 2-3 feet
Height: 6-9 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light tan skin with coarse netting, salmon-orange flesh
Size: 2-3 pounds
Shape: Round to slightly flattened, well-ribbed
Flavour: Sweet and honey-like with tender, juicy salmon-colored flesh

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, breakfast fruit, fruit platters, smoothies, melon balls

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, spider mites, squash bugs
Diseases: Bacterial wilt, downy mildew, anthracnose, gummy stem blight
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, spider mites, and thrips while potentially enhancing melon flavor

MarigoldDeters cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes that commonly attack melons

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for cucumber beetles and squash bugs, attracts beneficial insects

RadishRepels cucumber beetles and squash vine borers, breaks up soil for melon roots

BeansFix nitrogen in soil to benefit heavy-feeding melons, provide natural ground cover

CornProvides natural windbreak and shade during hot afternoons, doesn't compete for nutrients

SunflowerAttracts beneficial insects and pollinators essential for melon fruit development

OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

Avoid

CucumberAttracts same pests like cucumber beetles and competes for similar nutrients and space

PotatoCan harbor diseases that affect melons and competes heavily for soil nutrients

Aromatic herbs (strong)Strong herbs like sage or rosemary can inhibit melon growth through chemical interference

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 Honey Rock Cantaloupe?

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