Growing Melons: Watermelon, Cantaloupe and More - Ep. 155

There are few things that taste like summer quite like cantaloupe or watermelon. These hydrating favorites can sometimes be a little mystifying for new gardeners to grow. And what's the difference between a crenshaw and a canary melon? On today’s episode, we’re digging into all things melon. What does it take to grow them, can they cross-pollinate, and what’s the trick to picking a truly ripe watermelon? Let's Dig in! Episode References and Citations: Wasylikowa, Krystyna; van der Veen, Marijke (2004). "An archaeobotanical contribution to the history of watermelon, Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai (syn. C. vulgaris Schrad.)". Vegetation History and Archaeobotany. 13 (4): 213–217. doi:10.1007/s00334-004-0039-6. ISSN 0939-6314. JSTOR 23419585. S2CID 129058509. Paris, Harry S. (August 2015). "Origin and emergence of the sweet dessert watermelon, Citrullus lanatus". Annals of Botany. 116 (2): 133–148. doi:10.1093/aob/mcv077. PMC 4512189. PMID 26141130. Strauss, Mark (21 August 2015). "The 5,000-Year Secret History of the Watermelon". National Geographic News. "Cantaloupe". Oxford English Dictionary. 2016. Marion Eugene Ensminger; Audrey H. Ensminger (1993). "Cantaloupe". Foods & Nutrition Encyclopedia (2nd Edition, Volume 1 ed.). CRC Press. pp. 329–331. ISBN 084938981X. Melons: Cantaloupe, Muskmelon, Honeydew, Crenshaw, Casaba, etc. | College of Agricultural Sciences (oregonstate.edu) Watermelon | College of Agricultural Sciences (oregonstate.edu) Explore Cornell - Home Gardening - Vegetable Growing Guides – Watermelon Growing Guide Explore Cornell - Home Gardening - Vegetable Growing Guides – Melon Growing Guide Episode Links: Buy One Get One Free from Elm Dirt: Use Code WOLFCREEK Check out how you can become a patron on Patreon JustGrowSomethingPodcast.com Positively Farming Media Podcast Playlist on Spotify