Vegetable · Charlotte, NC

🍈 Cantaloupe

Loves heat. Flavor depends on sun and not overwatering at the end.

Assorted vegetables on a wooden table
Ella Olsson / Pexels

Suitability: 98/100 · Excellent choice

Sun requirement: 6–8 hours
Space required: ~12.0 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Moderate
Plant Apr–Aug · Harvest Jun–Sep

Expected harvest: 6–16 lb
Grocery equivalent: $8–$19
Estimated garden cost: $11–$26
Potential savings: $-19–$9/year