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Cucumis melo subsp. melo Synonyms: Common Name(s): Melons in general Family: Cucurbitaceae Growth Habit: Annual Invasiveness: Growing Days: 50 to 120 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=35° (C) | Opt.Max=30° (C) | Opt.Min=18° (C) | Abs.Min=9° (C) | Precipitation: 100 to 130 (cm.) Winter Minimum: 1° (C) Soil pH: 6 to 7.5 Soil Texture/Type: Medium textured organic soils Soil Drainage: Well Photoperiod Response: Long day, short day and day neutral Light Intensity: Bright Comments: Prefers well drained soils of moderate fertility and depth. Low salt tolerance. Diseases: Pythium, Phytothora, Sclerotinia, Helminthosporium/Bipolaris, Rhizoctonia, Cercospora, Anthrachose, Powdery Mildew, Cephalosporium Uses: Food - fruit Woodiness: Herbaceous Climate: Subtropical, temperate, tropical-rainy Geographical Origin: Widely cultivated English UnitsReturn to Search Results
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