PLUSGREEN Musk Melon/ Cantaloupe/ Hami melon Seed  (60 per packet)

About this item Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden Sowing season: January to April (summer) Mode of sowing: Sow the seeds 1 inch deep in a Container, Grow Bags or Pots. Germination Time: 6 to 10 days from sowing Germination temperature: 20 to 30°C Harvesting: 80-95 days from sowing Average weight: 700 to 900 gms Taste: very sweet in taste and juicy What size grow bag is best for Musk Melon? 18 x 18 Inch (W*H) 24 x 24 Inch (W*H) 24 x 36 Inch (W*H) 18 x 24 inch (W*H) 24 x 18 inch (W*H) Muskmelon Growing Season in India Musk melon is a warm loving plant. Therefore; summer season is the best season to grow muskmelon plants and usually it is grown from January to April. How To Grow Musk Melon In Container Direct seeds sowing method is best for planting muskmelon in any pot or grow bag. The best size of pot/grow bag is 18-24 and 18-36 inches wide and deep for faster growth of musk melon plant. Ideal temperature for sowing musk melon hybrid seeds is 20-30°C. Musk melon is warm lover plant and it required sufficient water to grow, always check that the soil is not dried and keep soil moist. Some varieties of musk melon are recommended for support to produce more fruits and for vertical growth. Muskmelon Seeds Sowing Method Sown 2-3 musk melon seeds per container about 1 inch deep in soil. Gently water the soil and keep the soil evenly moist till the seeds germinate. Keep the container in sunny location; musk melon seeds will take about 6-10 days to germinate (depends on growing conditions). When To Fertilize Muskmelon Plant Apply liquid soluble fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during growing season. For better growth of musk melon, use any organic fertilizer like vermicompost, cow manure, peat moss etc. every 20 days. Muskmelon Plant Care Tips Sunlight – Musk melon plant needs 6-8 hours of full sunlight. Water – Musk melon requires more water, so give regular water during summer days and 2 days once in winter or rainy season. Soil – Muskmelon grow best in loamy, well drained and sandy soil with pH around 6. Temperature – Best growing temperature for musk melon plant is 20-35 degree Celsius. Common pests – Aphids, Cucumber Beetles and Squash Vine Borer Moths are the common pests that are found on musk melon plants. Black rot is one of the serious foliar diseases of musk melon. Use organic pesticide `Neem oil’ it protects the plant from harmful pests. Pruning – Pruning is essential to promote healthy vines and increase fruit size. Using pruning shears; Remove any dead, diseased, yellowed and dry leaves or shoots from the joint where they were attached to the main stems. Also remove any vines that are not blooming or look damaged. Muskmelon Flowering Time And Pollination Within 40-50 days from seeds sowing, muskmelon starts flowering; male flower appear first and female will begin at a small fruit. Musk melon is a cross-pollinated (muskmelon cannot produce fruit without pollination) especially bees will pollinate the flowers but sometimes it may a problem in pollination because bees or insects are less active during the monsoon season. In such case hand pollination can work but it is less effective than bee pollination. For hand pollination; reveal the stamen at centre by remove the petal from male blossom, you will see pollen clinging to it. Carry the pollen on your finger or small soft brush to female blossoms and touch them at their center. Be sure to refresh your brush with pollen in every few touch. After doing this process, you will see plant starts to give fruits. When To Harvest Muskmelon Musk melon will take 80 to 100 days for harvesting. When skin turns from green to yellow then musk melon is ripe and ready for harvest. Muskmelon Special Features Common name – Nutmeg melon, Kharbooja (In Hindi) Scientific name – Cucumis melo Height – Above 12 inches tall Flower color – Yellow Level of grow – Easy