Container Grown Cantaloupe: Care Of Cantaloupe In Pots

By Mary H. Dyer, Master Naturalist and Master Gardener Can I grow cantaloupes in a container garden? This is a common question, and space-challenged melon lovers are happy to learn that the answer is a resounding yes, you can grow cantaloupe in pots — if you can provide the proper growing conditions. Planting Cantaloupe in Pots If you want to grow cantaloupe in pots, there are a few caveats you should know prior to planting your container grown cantaloupes. Unless you can provide an extra-large container, such as a half whiskey barrel, you’ll have better luck with a dwarf variety like ‘Minnesota Midget,’ which produces juicy melons weighing about 3 pounds, or ‘Sugar Cube,’ a sweet, disease-resistant variety that tops out at about 2 pounds. Look for a container that holds at least 5 gallons of potting soil. A trellis will hold the vines above the soil and prevent the

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