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Sign up freeCucumis melo var. reticulatus
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Butterflies🐝 Needs pollinatorsThe Crenshaw melon is a hybrid variety of muskmelon (Cucumis melo) known for its large, oval-shaped fruits with a distinctive wrinkled, netted golden-orange rind. The flesh is dense, sweet, and orange-colored, prized for its superior flavor and aroma.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids, Whitefly.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldGreat, AngelicaFair and AniseGood nearby.
Well-draining soil rich in organic matter; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus 'Petit Gris de Rennes'
fruitA fellow Cucurbitaceae — similar growing habits to Crenshaw melon
