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Muskmelons, P. Prasher
Muskmelons, P. Prasher
Agricultural Experiment Station Circulars
The muskmelon is a popular crop although not an easy one to grow in all parts of South Dakota. But in many localized areas it is grown in market and truck gardens as a specialty crop. Muskmelons are generally considered a warm-season crop. They require soil temperatures of at least 55° F; even below 60°F, growth is slow. Muskmelons are stunted by chilling temperatures (33° to 45°F) and are readily killed by frost.