Jack Miller

You can grow cantaloupe melons successfully in your own backyard, even if you’ve never planted a melon before.   The key is giving them plenty of sunshine, warm soil, and enough space to sprawl, because cantaloupes are heavy feeders and thirsty vines.   Whether you’re a beginner gardener or someone who’s grown pumpkins and cucumbers, … Read more

You can grow cantaloupe in a small space if you choose the right variety and give the vines a vertical structure to climb.  It sounds surprising because cantaloupe usually sprawls across a big garden bed.  But with a little planning, even a tiny balcony, patio, or raised bed can produce sweet, juicy melons.  The trick … Read more

You can grow cantaloupe in Arizona successfully if you plant at the right time and choose a heat-tolerant variety.   Arizona’s hot, dry climate is actually ideal for growing cantaloupe, as long as you provide enough water and protect the vines from extreme summer heat.   If you’ve been wondering how to grow cantaloupe in … Read more

Growing cantaloupe in Georgia is absolutely possible and incredibly rewarding when you work with the state’s warm climate instead of against it.   Georgia’s long, hot summers and humid conditions create both opportunities and challenges for anyone wanting to grow cantaloupe in Georgia.   If you’ve been wondering how to grow cantaloupe in Georgia successfully, … Read more

You can grow cantaloupe from seed indoors by starting the seeds about four to six weeks before the last expected frost date in your area.   Growing cantaloupe from seed indoors gives you a huge head start on the season, especially if you live in a cooler climate with a short summer.   Instead of … Read more