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Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

You must fertilize melons at 2 crucial times – here’s how to get the best fruits as experts reveal the top feeds for these pivotal moments

A ripe cantaloupe melon growing on a vine in the greenhouse.

Melons can reach 4-8 pounds and grow on sprawling vines, so it should come as no surprise that the plants are heavy feeders. It is key to give plants all the nutrients they need, so let's look in-depth at how to fertilize melons for the best yields.

The secret is to fertilize melons at certain crucial stages during their development, namely at the time of planting and when they start flowering. The nutrient needs shift throughout the season, so you must pick the right fertilizer for the right time.

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