Ok...long time tomato grower, first time cantalope grower. I might be converted! This was my first try, did nothing special but water and California sun; didn't even trellis them. I just let them go! I was soooo pleased because we had a wonderful turnout of bees this year. I am a huge bee lover and every year I plant things just for them (basil, lavender, etc.), so maybe that helps. Anyway, here are some pics of my cantaloupe adventure!
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The plant is diseased now but I'm pretty sure I can harvest before any are lost. Thanks for lookin!