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Melon Varieties (Cucumis melo) | Comparison Chart (PDF)
A full-color, downloadable and printable PDF version of our melon variety (C. melo) comparison chart.
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technical document
Cucumber Beetle Lure Instructions | Tech Sheet (PDF)
Follow these simple instructions for using the Cucumber Beetle Lure for enhanced protection from this common pest of cucurbits (e.g., squashes, cucumbers, melons, pumpkins).
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key growing information
Growing Melons From Seed
How to grow melons: soil and pH, watering before ripening, plastic mulch and row covers, starting transplants, direct sowing, pests, sudden wilt, harvest slip types and storage.
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chart comparison
Cantaloupe Melon Varieties | Comparison Chart (PDF)
A full-color, downloadable/printable PDF version of our Cantaloupe Melon Variety Comparison Chart.
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article guide
Types of Melons & Melon Growing Basics
A complete guide to growing Cucumis melo melons: netted and smooth types, succession planting, seed starting, transplanting, watering, pests, pollination, judging ripeness and storage.
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technical document
Melons (Cucumis melo) | Growing Instructions / Technical Production Guide
Follow the instruction in this Tech Sheet (#8224) for production of melons from seed (Cucumis melo), including site selection, direct-sowing/transplanting, culture, pest/disease prevention, and harvesting.
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