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How to Grow Cantaloupe Burpee Hybrid

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis 'Burpee Hybrid'

Your complete guide to growing Cantaloupe Burpee Hybrid.

☀SunFull sun (6+ hours)
💧Water1-2 inches per week, reduce at ripening
📅Harvest80-90 days
🗺Zones2–11
📏Height6-9 feet
Cantaloupe Burpee Hybrid

When to Plant Cantaloupe Burpee Hybrid

Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.

ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
Zone 1 June July – September October – August
Zone 2 May – June July – August October – September
Zone 3 May June – August September – October
Zone 4 April – May June – July September – October
Zone 5 April May – July September – October
Zone 6 April May – July August – October
Zone 7 March – April May – June August – September
Zone 8 March April – June July – September
Zone 9 February March – May June – August
Zone 10 January – February March – April June – July
Zone 11 January February – March May – June
Zone 12 January February – March May – June
Zone 13 January February – March May – June

Companion Plants for Cantaloupe Burpee Hybrid

✓ Good companions

Basil

Repels aphids, thrips, and flies while potentially enhancing melon flavor

Bean

Fixes nitrogen in soil and doesn't compete with melon's shallow root system

Corn

Provides wind protection and vertical growing space without competing for nutrients

Marigold

Deters cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes that attack melons

Nasturtium

Acts as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids, draws pests away from melons

Oregano

Repels cucumber beetles and other harmful insects with strong aromatic oils

Radish

Repels cucumber beetles and squash bugs, breaks up soil for melon roots

Sunflower

Provides natural trellis support and attracts beneficial pollinators

✗ Keep away from

Aromatic herbs (strong)

Plants like sage can inhibit melon growth and affect fruit development

Cucumber

Competes for same nutrients and attracts similar pests like cucumber beetles

Potato

Competes for water and nutrients, may harbor diseases that affect melons

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)

34.0kcal
0.84gProtein
0.90gFiber
36.70mgVitamin C
0.21mgIron
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