Ambrosia Cantaloupe Melon
Cucumis melo
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Edibles: Fruiting Vegetable
Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°
Luscious, extra-sweet taste, juicy with nectarous aroma. The thick, firm, flesh is delicious right down to the rind. Vines yield bumper crops and are mildew-resistant. This long-time favorite produces fruits with an attractive, orange-peach flesh that is loaded with sweetness and a rich, complex flavor. The 4-5 lb. 6 inch melons have a small seed cavity and are the perfect size.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Late Summer
Habit
Vining
Height
12–24 in
Spread
60–72 in
Form
Slicer
Characteristics
Type
Heirloom
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Magnesium (Mg)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Monoecious--pollination required
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
85 Days
Fruit Size
Large
Fruit Characteristics
Sweet
Ploidy
Diploid
Brix Rating
12 Ultra Sweet