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Musk Melon

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Packet Contains : 20 to 30 seeds
Common Name : Cantaloupe; Muskmelon
Temperature : 18 to 30 degree celsius
Water : Sufficient water to keep soil moist not soggy
Sunlight : 8 to 10 hours of full sun
Soil : Well drained; well to composted enriched soil of pH 6 to 7
Fertilizer : Natural compost or organic manure
Germination : 7 to 14 days
Harvest Season : 78 to 90 days after germination

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Musk melon also known as the cantaloupe or sweet melon is a summer plant that is rich in vitamin C. The melon is sought in summer due to its high water content and a slight sweet taste. The yellow-coloured fruit with a pleasant aroma will keep one hydrated in the scorching sun providing the essential phytochemicals.

Benefits/ Uses
• The high water content and fiber in muskmelon helps ease digestive issues like indigestion and constipation. 
• Muskmelon is rich in the powerful antioxidant, Vitamin C that is essential to improve immunity, regulate bone formation and fasten wound healing.
• Applying muskmelon paste to skin helps fight dryness and acne.
• Rich in potassium, the fruit acts as a vasodilator relaxing blood vessels, thus regulating high blood pressure.
• Muskmelon has anti-inflammatory properties helping ease arthritis pain and also relieve stress.
• Regular intake provides the body with vitamin A helping fight age related vision problems. 

Sowing and Caring
• Use a comfortable Grow bag like   HDPE round grow bags to plant. Not more than 2 seeds should be planted in a grow bag (referring to 24x24 inch growbag).
• Use organically enriched potting mix like the one we have to pot the seeds. Leave one inch gap from the top of the grow bag. 
• In places like India, it is advisable to sow seeds during march / April when the soil is sufficiently warm. 
• Water appropriately such that the soil is moist and not soggy. The fruit requires plenty of water (soil should be kept wet upto 2 inches deep). Avoid watering the leaves as it will lead to powdery mildew. Water directly over the soil
• Place the pot in a location that receives full sunlight for at least 10 hours a day.
The seeds will germinate in 2 weeks. Muskmelon is a vine, and requires a support net/ trellis like the   support net to enable faster climbing and growth.
• If the melon has more flowers and fewer fruits, pollination is recommended to stimulate fruiting. Plants like marigold, basil and sage cane be planted nearby to invite bees/ insects for pollination muskmelon.

Harvest
• Harvest can begin 78-90 days after germination. The fruit gives a strong aroma and develops yellow spots suggesting it is ready for harvest. 
• A fully ripe muskmelon will separate from the vine easily. A pruning scissor can also be used.

Common Problems
• Prone to powdery mildew when the leaves are often wet. Additional care should be taken during watering to avoid the fungal growth.
• Aphids, cucumber beetles and spider mites are the common pests attacking the fruit. 

 
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