Origin
Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants
Beetles, Moths
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Food Allergy
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Crenshaw Melon
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In German
Zuckermelone
Kohl
In Spanish
Crenshaw Melon
repollo
In Greek
Crenshaw Melon
λάχανο
In Portuguese
Crenshaw Melon
repolho
In Polish
Crenshaw Melon
kapusta
In Latin
Crenshaw Melon
brassica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Crenshaw Melon and Cabbage
Season and care of Crenshaw Melon and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Crenshaw Melon and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall and Cabbage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Loam and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Crenshaw Melon and Cabbage Physical Information
Crenshaw Melon and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Crenshaw Melon and Cabbage are as follows:
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Cabbage
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crenshaw Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.