California Cantaloupe Season is Almost Here!
With California cantaloupe season just around the corner, California cantaloupe farmers are very busy! And, as promised, we have another update from the California cantaloupe fields in the two major cantaloupe-growing regions of the state.
**Countdown to California cantaloupe season UPDATE**
1 week to California cantaloupes!
Have you been following the California cantaloupe season countdown since it started earlier this year? If so, do you remember when they were covered with plastic to stay warm? Look at how much they’ve grown!
California cantaloupe farmers and producers in the southern desert region of the state are gearing up for a delicious harvest beginning next month! As you know, the early season cantaloupe fields are set to harvest at the start of May, originally it was predicted they would start harvesting on May 5, and that date has moved up to May 2, so California cantaloupes will be here even sooner that we thought. Now there are only 8 days until we can all enjoy them!
You’ll also be thrilled to hear that California cantaloupe farmers in the Central Valley began planting a few weeks ago and have begun cultivating, which involves preparing and working in the fields to promote the growth of the cantaloupes. These cantaloupes should be set to harvest in late June. Here in California, planting is a continuous process that takes place every 5-10 days from mid to late March through the beginning of July. Cantaloupes planted in March take 90-100 days to reach full maturity, and cantaloupes planted in June are a 75 day crop. This planting and harvest schedule allows California farmers to produce a steady supply of your favorite fruit all summer long and into the fall. We’ll keep you updated on what’s happening in the California cantaloupe fields throughout the season.
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California cantaloupe field images courtesy of Five Crowns Marketing
