Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
ditches, vacant lots, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
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
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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Tan
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut old vines, Remove damaged fruit
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Anthracnose, Aphids, bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Lily Beetle, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants
Birds, Butterflies, Deers
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Food Allergy, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Super 45'
RUBUS 'Apache'
Common Name
Muskmelon
Blackberry
In Hindi
खरबूजा
ब्लैकबेरी
In German
Muskmelon
Brombeere
In French
Cantaloup
la mûre
In Greek
Muskmelon
Βατόμουρο
In Portuguese
Melão
Amora preta
In Polish
Muskmelon
Jeżyna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Muskmelon and Blackberry
Season and care of Muskmelon and Blackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Muskmelon and Blackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muskmelon season is Summer and Fall and Blackberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Muskmelon is Loam and for Blackberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Muskmelon is Neutral and for Blackberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Muskmelon and Blackberry Physical Information
Muskmelon and Blackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Muskmelon height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Blackberry height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Muskmelon and Blackberry are as follows:
Muskmelon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Muskmelon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blackberry flower color: White
- Blackberry leaf color: Green
Care of Muskmelon and Blackberry
Care of Muskmelon and Blackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muskmelon pruning is done Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit and Blackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Muskmelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blackberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.