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Cucumis melo 'Sugar Cube'
Cantaloupe, Sugar Cube
Sugar Cube is perfectly named for its intensely sweet flavor and compact size. 2–2 1/2 lb. fruits (just a bit bigger than a softball) with deep-orange, aromatic flesh perfect for single servings. A scoop of vanilla bean ice cream dropped in the seed cavity makes a sublime summer treat. Strong disease package and long harvest window.
- Intensely sweet, single-serve melons
- Deep orange flesh with strong aroma
- Compact fruit size, about 2–2½ lb
- Long harvest window and strong disease package
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 12-24 in
- Spread: 48-72 in
- Spacing: 36 in
- Temperature: 60 to 95°F
Soil Moisture
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cucumis melo 'Sugar Cube'
Melons need full sun, warm soil, and steady moisture until fruit begins to ripen. Plant on black plastic or in raised beds if spring is cool. Reduce watering slightly as fruit matures to improve sweetness and flavor.