Maybe you have a small yard, or a tiny patio garden that you lovingly tend.
Or maybe your garden is already chock-full of green goodness and you don’t have any space for any huge, hungry melons.
Whatever the reason, if you think you don’t have the space to grow your own sweet cantaloupe, think again.
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With the right care, cantaloupe can thrive in a container – even a smallish one – which means anyone, anywhere, in whatever size house or garden, can enjoy its sweet deliciousness.
In this guide, I’ll show you exactly how. Here’s what I’ll cover:
Getting Started
Like pumpkins, watermelon, and cucumbers, the cantaloupe is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family.
Originating in south Asia, cultivated in Europe, and sold commercially in the United States since 1890, there are two major varieties we enjoy today: the North American Cucumis melo var. reticulatus, and the European C. melo var. cantalupensis.
To find out more about this best-ever melon (in my opinion!), check out our cantaloupe growing guide.
This article will focus on making your container-grown cantaloupe dreams come true.
To start, these are vining plants, with a sprawling growth habit.
For a container garden, you’ll need to select a dwarf variety – I’ve provided a couple of recommendations below – and you’ll also need to train them to grow vertically, using a trellis, or a tomato cage.
Ready to grow? Let’s go!
Why Grow in a Container?
Aside from lack of space, what other reasons might there be for growing your cantaloupe in a container? One prominent reason I can think of is this: the weather.
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