Origin
Africa
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
-
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Crenshaw Melon
Cumin
In Hindi
खरबूजा
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Zuckermelone
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Melon
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Crenshaw Melon
planta de comino
In Greek
Crenshaw Melon
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Crenshaw Melon
Cumin planta
In Polish
Crenshaw Melon
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Crenshaw Melon
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Apiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Crenshaw Melon and Cumin
Season and care of Crenshaw Melon and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Crenshaw Melon and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall and Cumin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Loam and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Crenshaw Melon and Cumin Physical Information
Crenshaw Melon and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Crenshaw Melon and Cumin are as follows:
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Cumin
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crenshaw Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.