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Cantaloupe Iroquois

Melon

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis 'Iroquois'

Overview
An outstanding hybrid cantaloupe developed for superior disease resistance and exceptional flavor in shorter growing seasons. This variety produces medium-sized melons with incredibly sweet, thick orange flesh that rivals the best market varieties. Iroquois is particularly valued by northern gardeners for its reliability and consistent production even in cooler summers.
Planting
Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost date or direct sow when soil temperature reaches 65°F consistently.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 36" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Striped cucumber beetle, squash vine borer, aphids, thrips. Common diseases: Bacterial wilt, downy mildew, anthracnose, alternaria leaf spot.