Melon Plant
Melon (Cucumis melo) commonly called as Muskmelon, is a vine that grows 1-2 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 4-11, prefers well-drained, sandy soil, full sun, medium moisture, is edible, and has no medicinal uses.
Habit
Vine
Height
0.3 to 1.0 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
No
Origin
Central Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Balanced Fertilizers
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
1 to 3 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
10 to 30 kg per plant
NPK ratio
05:10:10
life Span
1 to 2 years
Health Benefits
High in Vitamin C, Hydration
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, Fusarium Wilt, Anthracnose.
White powdery spots on leaves and stems, Yellow angular spots on leaves, gray fuzz on undersides Wilting, yellowing leaves, stunted growth, Dark sunken spots on leaves and fruit
Neem oil, Improve air circulation, remove affected leaves Solarize soil, improve drainage, Remove infected plant parts.
Sulfur-based fungicides, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with thiophanate-methyl, Chlorothalonil.