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Crenshaw Melon

Melon

Cucumis melo var. inodorus 'Crenshaw'

Overview
An heirloom treasure that's considered the 'Cadillac of melons' for its incredibly sweet, spicy-floral flavor and smooth, creamy texture. This large, teardrop-shaped melon starts green and ripens to golden-yellow with pink-orange flesh that's almost perfumed in its intensity. Crenshaw melons are prized by gourmet cooks and melon enthusiasts for their unparalleled eating quality.
Planting
Direct sow in warm soil (75°F+) or start indoors 4 weeks before transplanting. Requires long, hot growing season.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6.5–7.5. Space plants 48" apart. Germination: 8-12.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, cucumber beetles, spider mites, thrips. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, fusarium wilt, bacterial wilt.