Melon

Cucumis melo

Layer 7 · Climbers
Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Native to Central Asia and Africa, the melon plant is an annual crop appreciated for its sweet and hydrating fruit. In a food forest, it works well in the ground cover or climbing layer during the warm season. It requires good sun exposure and heat to develop quality fruit.

It is harvested now — September is one of the harvest months.

See which trees melon grows well with

We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.

See the central trees

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Needs

Water: Medium
Light: Full sun
Size: Climbing or trailing herbaceous plant up to 2 m in length
Mature diameter: 1.5 m
Soils: Loam, Sandy
Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean, Inland / Continental

Calendar

January
February
March
April — Planting
May — Planting
June
July — Harvest
August — Harvest
September — Harvest
October
November
December

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: Its juicy and sweet fruits are widely consumed fresh and have hydrating and diuretic properties.

Where to buy

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.