Overview: Melons, including cantaloupe and watermelon, are warm-season fruits prized for their sweet, juicy taste.

Common Pests & Diseases: Cucumber beetles, aphids, fruit flies, powdery mildew, and downy mildew.

Growing Tips:

• Grow in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil
• Space plants to allow airflow and reduce disease
• Use row covers and monitor for fruit fly activity