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Burpee Ambrosia Hybrid Cantaloupe

Melon

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis 'Ambrosia'

Overview
An All-America Selections winner renowned for its exceptional sweetness and disease resistance, making it perfect for home gardeners seeking reliable production. The thick, salmon-orange flesh maintains its quality longer than most varieties, while the heavy netting and consistent size make it as beautiful as it is delicious. This hybrid combines old-fashioned flavor with modern reliability.
Planting
Direct sow when soil reaches 70°F or start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Transplant after all frost danger.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 36" apart. Germination: 5-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, squash vine borers, thrips. Common diseases: Downy mildew, bacterial wilt, alternaria leaf spot.