Life Span
Not Available
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
Types
Not Available
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Cut old vines, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
RIBES x culverwellii
CUCUMIS melo 'Super 45'
Common Name
Jostaberry
Muskmelon
In Hindi
Jostaberry
खरबूजा
In German
Jostaberry
Muskmelon
In French
casseille
Cantaloup
In Spanish
Jostaberry
Melón
In Greek
Jostaberry
Muskmelon
In Portuguese
Jostaberry
Melão
In Polish
Jostaberry
Muskmelon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Cucurbitales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jostaberry and Muskmelon
Season and care of Jostaberry and Muskmelon is important to know. While considering everything about Jostaberry and Muskmelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jostaberry season is Summer and Fall and Muskmelon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Muskmelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Muskmelon is Neutral.
Jostaberry and Muskmelon Physical Information
Jostaberry and Muskmelon physical information is very important for comparison. Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Muskmelon height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Jostaberry and Muskmelon are as follows:
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Muskmelon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Muskmelon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jostaberry and Muskmelon
Care of Jostaberry and Muskmelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning and Muskmelon pruning is done Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muskmelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.