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Delicious 51 Cantaloupe
Melon
MelonCucumis melo var. cantalupensis 'Delicious 51'
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 85 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 36" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
A proven heirloom cantaloupe variety that has been delighting gardeners since the 1950s with its exceptional flavor and reliable production. This open-pollinated variety produces medium-sized melons with intensely sweet, aromatic flesh that embodies everything a perfect cantaloupe should be. Delicious 51 is particularly prized by seed savers and those who want to experience authentic, old-fashioned cantaloupe taste.
Planting
Direct sow after soil reaches 65°F or start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Plant seeds 1 inch deep.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 36" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, squash vine borer, flea beetles. Common diseases: Fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, downy mildew.