Jack Miller

Why Are My Cantaloupe Leaves Curling? Cantaloupe leaves curling is your plant’s way of telling you something’s off.   The most common reason cantaloupe leaves curl is environmental stress, and it can also be a sign of pests or disease.   If you’ve been asking “why are my cantaloupe leaves curling?” you’re in the right … Read more

You should stop watering cantaloupe when the fruits are close to maturity and the leaves begin to show slight signs of aging.   That’s the short answer, but knowing exactly when to stop watering cantaloupe can make the difference between sweet, juicy fruit and a bland, watery harvest.   If you’ve been asking when to … Read more

The best time to transplant cantaloupe seedlings is when they have two to three true leaves and all danger of frost has passed.   That usually works out to about three to four weeks after sowing your seeds indoors.   If you’ve been wondering when to transplant cantaloupe seedlings so they thrive instead of sulk, … Read more

The best time to start planting cantaloupe seeds is 2 to 4 weeks after the last frost date in your area.   Cantaloupe seeds need warm soil and plenty of sunshine to germinate and grow into healthy, sweet melons.   If you start planting cantaloupe seeds too early, cold soil can stop germination or stunt … Read more

The best time to plant cantaloupe seeds indoors is about 3 to 4 weeks before your last expected spring frost date.   This gives your cantaloupe seeds enough time to germinate and grow into sturdy transplants without becoming root-bound before they go outside.   If you’ve been wondering when to plant cantaloupe seeds indoors, the … Read more