How to Plant Cantaloupe Seeds

Overview

Cantaloupes, a type of muskmelon, grow best in well-drained and slightly sandy soil. These plants should be direct seeded when the soil temperature is consistently above 60 degrees. Cantaloupes grow best when seeded in rows in a flat garden space, but they can also be grown in containers or raised beds.

Step 1

Prepare your garden space by tilling and removing rocks and large clumps of soil when the soil temperature is consistently warm.

Step 2

Dig a furrow the length of your planting space using a hoe. The furrow should be approximately 2 inches deep.

Step 3

Plant your cantaloupe seeds. Seeds should be planted in hills, in groups of four to six. The groups should be approximately 4 feet apart to allow the vines room to spread.

Step 4

Water the seeds thoroughly. Melons need a lot of water; as your seedlings sprout and grow, be sure that the soil is consistently damp.