Cucumis, Cantaloupe 'Sugar Cube'
Gertens was founded over 100 years ago with a simple motto “Buy Direct from the Grower.”
Full Sun
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
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$4.99
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Description
The most disease-free melon on the market, ‘Sugar Cube’ is a small, 2–4 lb. melon with a huge taste. Its deep-orange flesh, extremely aromatic bouquet, and long shelf life add to the merriment. When halved, it’s the perfect size for personal portions.
Direct from the Grower
When you see the Gerten Grown logo on our annuals, you know you're getting a fresh plant directly from our greenhouse. We've been perfecting our growing process for over four generations and pride ourselves on providing local quality and freshness to our customers. Better pricing on better quality plant material, that's Gerten Grown.
Details
- Keep weeds under control during the growing season. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients, so control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating.
- Melons have a shallow root system, mulches help retain soil moisture and maintain even soil temperatures.
- Keep plants well-watered during the growing season, especially during dry spells. Plants need about 1-2 inches of rain per week during the growing season. Use a rain gauge to check to see if you need to add water. It's best to water with a drip or trickle system that delivers water at low pressure at the soil level. If you water with overhead sprinklers, water early in the day so the foliage has time to dry off before evening, to minimize disease problems. Keep the soil moist but not saturated.
- As plants grow mulch to control weeds, keep fruits off the ground and conserve moisture
- Do not move the vines, they are easily injured.
- Monitor for pests and diseases.
More Information
| Gerten Grown Plants | Gerten Grown Plants |
|---|---|
| Common Family Name | Melon |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |