Quote Originally Posted by Nochowderforyou
What kidn of conditions do your cantelope grow in? I've been wanting to try growing those, but it seems they would need a really long season to fully bloom. Any info would be great.

I live at the base of the Blueridge mnts. in Virginia. Our growing season is early to mid May through middle to late October. The melons are started late April indoors and brought outside everyday(that's how I do most of my plants). They are ripe throughout the month of August. Follow Stinky's advice and make the mounds. beware though canteloupe and particularly watermelon take up alot of space. I usually give my cantaloupe's 3x3 ft. and the watermelon 5x5 ft. they need lots of water and they will be fine. Fresh melon is really splendid. Multiply the taste of a good store bought canteloupe by 3 or 4 and you get the picture... very rewarding. Goodluck and I hope they grow well in your climate.