How to Grow Delicious 51 Cantaloupe
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis 'Delicious 51'
Your complete guide to growing Delicious 51 Cantaloupe.
📷 Wikipedia: Cucumis meloWhen to Plant Delicious 51 Cantaloupe
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | June | July – September | November – August |
| Zone 2 | May – June | July – August | October – September |
| Zone 3 | May | June – August | October |
| Zone 4 | April – May | June – July | September – October |
| Zone 5 | April | May – July | September – October |
| Zone 6 | April | May – July | September – October |
| Zone 7 | March – April | May – June | August – October |
| Zone 8 | March | April – June | August – September |
| Zone 9 | February | March – May | July – August |
| Zone 10 | January – February | March – April | June – August |
| Zone 11 | January | February – March | May – July |
| Zone 12 | January | February – March | May – July |
| Zone 13 | January | February – March | May – July |
Companion Plants for Delicious 51 Cantaloupe
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and whiteflies, may improve flavor
Fix nitrogen in soil and don't compete heavily for ground space
Provides natural windbreak and partial shade during hottest part of day
Good ground cover that conserves soil moisture without competing for nutrients
Deter cucumber beetles and aphids that commonly attack melons
Act as trap crop for cucumber beetles and squash bugs
Help deter cucumber beetles and squash vine borers
Provide beneficial shade and attract pollinators essential for melon fruit set
✗ Keep away from
Strong oils can inhibit melon germination and growth
Attracts same pests like cucumber beetles and competes for similar nutrients
Inhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
