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4-H Horticulture Judging Contest

Beth Hinshaw
Extension Speclaist, SE
4-H Youth Development
K-State Research & Extension

620-496-8206

bhinshaw@ksu.edu

Muskmelon

Scientific Name: Cucumis melo

Category: Vegetables and Herbs

Description:
Muskmelons, also known as cantaloupe, are a tender, warm-weather vegetable that requires culture similar to that of cucumbers. A strong yet slightly musky odor is characteristic of melons in this group. Muskmelons have separate male and female flowers.

 Muskmelon fruit

Muskmelon fruit

 Muskmelon Seeds

Muskmelon Seeds

 Muskmelon foliage and immature melon

Muskmelon foliage and immature melon

 Muskmelon fruit with stem attached

Muskmelon fruit with stem attached