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Honey Rock Cantaloupe

Melon

Cucumis melo var. cantaloupensis 'Honey Rock'

Overview
An exceptional heirloom cantaloupe from 1933 that earned All-America Selections honors for its outstanding sweetness and reliability. This variety produces perfectly round, heavily netted fruits with thick, orange flesh that's incredibly sweet and aromatic. Honey Rock is treasured by gardeners for its consistent production, excellent storage quality, and flavor that intensifies as the fruit ripens.
Planting
Direct sow after soil warms to 65°F or start indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost. Plant 1/2 inch deep.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6.2–7. Space plants 24" apart. Germination: 5-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, spider mites, squash bugs. Common diseases: Bacterial wilt, downy mildew, anthracnose, gummy stem blight.