Winter squash 'Kaempe Melon'

Cucurbita maxima

How to grow Winter squash 'Kaempe Melon'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Kaempe Melon is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. A soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.5 is ideal for Kaempe Melon as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Kaempe Melon from seed

Aim to sow 1.17 inches (3.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 2.28 feet (70.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Kaempe Melon

As Kaempe Melon is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Kaempe Melon