Jack Miller

Preparing cantaloupe seeds for planting is a simple process that starts with scooping them out of a ripe melon and rinsing off the pulp.   Once cleaned, you can either plant them right away or dry and store them for later use.   If you want to give your cantaloupe seeds the best shot at … Read more

You can pollinate cantaloupe plants by hand if bees aren’t showing up, or you can simply make your garden more bee-friendly and let nature handle it.   The good news is that pollinating cantaloupe plants isn’t complicated once you understand how the flowers work.   Cantaloupe plants produce separate male and female flowers on the … Read more

Preparing fresh cantaloupe seeds for planting is a simple process that starts with scooping the seeds from a ripe melon.  The good news is you can prepare fresh cantaloupe seeds for planting without any fancy equipment or gardening expertise.  All you really need is a ripe cantaloupe, a bowl of water, and a little patience … Read more

Planting cantaloupe sprouts is the easiest way to jumpstart your melon harvest, especially if you live in a short-season climate.   When you plant cantaloupe sprouts instead of seeds, you give the plant a head start and avoid the risk of cold soil killing germination.   If you’ve been wondering how to plant cantaloupe sprouts … Read more

You can pollinate cantaloupe by hand by transferring pollen from a male flower to a female flower using a small brush or cotton swab.   This is a simple but powerful skill that every home gardener should learn, especially if your bee population is low or your vines aren’t setting fruit.   If you’ve been … Read more