Banana Cantaloupe Melon (Cucumis melo) – Fruit Seeds

The Banana Cantaloupe Melon (Cucumis melo) is a rare and eye-catching variety known for its banana-like shape, fragrant aroma, and sweet, smooth-textured flesh. This specialty melon offers excellent garden performance, producing reliable yields even in warm climates. Perfect for home gardeners who enjoy unique fruits with classic cantaloupe sweetness.

Key Features

• Rare elongated melon with banana-like shape

• Sweet, aromatic, smooth-textured flesh

• Excellent for fresh eating and garden display

• Vigorous vines and dependable yield

• Warm-weather performer

• Non-GMO, high-quality seeds

Specifications

• Common Name: Banana Cantaloupe Melon

• Botanical Name: Cucumis melo

• Seed Type: Non-GMO

• Fruit Type: Elongated muskmelon

• Maturity: 85–95 days

• Fruit Length: 12–24 inches

• Fruit Weight: 3–6 lbs

• USDA Zones: 3–11 (grown as a warm-season annual)

• Sun Exposure: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil

• Water Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture

• Spacing: 2–3 ft between plants; 5–6 ft row spacing

• Vine Type: Trailing vine

Planting Guide

1. Sowing Time: Plant outdoors after frost when soil warms to 70°F (21°C).

2. Sowing Depth: ½–1 inch deep.

3. Germination: 7–14 days with warm soil.

4. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during growth and fruiting.

5. Sunlight: Requires full sunlight for best fruit development.

6. Soil Prep: Prepare loose, well-drained soil mounds or hills.

7. Transplanting: Start indoors 3–4 weeks early if needed—avoid disturbing roots.

8. Care Tips:

   • Mulch to maintain moisture and reduce weeds.

   • Provide space for vines to spread naturally.