Fruits · Hard
Melon
Cucumis melo
Growing medium with drip irrigation.
- EC (mS/cm)
- n/a
- pH
- n/a
- Cycle
- long
- Difficulty
- Hard
Sound origin
Cucumis melo
Probably native to Southwest Asia, especially Iran and India; Central Asia and China are important centers of diversity.
Source: Wikipedia (in English)
What it provides nutrients
Per 100 g, raw · Cantaloupe melon (e.g. Charentais, Cavaillon), flesh, raw
- Rich in vitamin A
- Source of vitamin B9
- Source of potassium
% of an adult’s reference intake (EU Regulation 1169/2011). “Source of”: at least 15 % per 100 g, “high in”: at least 30 % (thresholds of EC Regulation 1924/2006).
Key steps
- An early, small-fruited variety, trained on a single stem.
- Train vertically and support each fruit in a net.
- Hand-pollinate if the crop is sheltered from insects.
- Reduce watering as maturity approaches to concentrate the flavor.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | Apr. |
| Plants | May |
| Harvest | July, Aug., Sept. |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Melon in hydroponics: what pH?
No specific range is published for this crop in the Oklahoma State table: we do not force an unverified figure. Start from the common range of 5.5–7.0 and write down your results.
Melon in hydroponics: what EC?
Oklahoma State has published no value for this crop. Start low, watch the growth and record your measurements in a log.
Melon: which hydroponic system?
Best suited: growing medium (Dutch bucket). Growing medium with drip irrigation.
Melon: when to sow in Belgium?
Indicative window for a garden, patio or balcony in Belgium or northern France: April. Adjust with your own dates.
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