Milan melon
Cucumis melo 'Milan (F1)'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Climbing
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Green
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Milan' melon (Cucumis melo 'Milan') is a climbing vegetable for food gardens, containers, and cottage gardens. It is typically grown as an annual. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun and average to moist, loamy or clay soil. Fruit reaches maturity in 72 days. Green blooms open from early to late summer and draw butterflies and bees.
Pairs well with Giant of Italy parsley, Dukat dill, and Cerise Queen yarrow.