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Muskmelon (Kharbuja)
Cucumis melo
Medium difficultySummerZaidFruits & Vegetables
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
18" pot
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Start from
Direct sow seeds 1 inch deep in warm soil
About Muskmelon (Kharbuja)
Sweet, fragrant summer melon that thrives in North Indian heat. Perfect for large terrace containers when trained vertically to save space.
Climate requirements
Ideal temperature
25–35°C
Heat stress above
38°C
Cold stress below
12°C
Humidity
Low to Moderate (30–60%)
Rain sensitivity
High
Growth stages
Stage 1
Germination
Day 0–8
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 9–40
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 41–55
Stage 4
Fruiting
Day 56–80
Stage 5
Harvest
Day 81–100
Common pests and diseases
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Companion plants for Muskmelon (Kharbuja)
Avoid planting nearby
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