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Farm Facts: Melons

Rachel Bertone Stroop | Posted on

Nothing is more refreshing than biting into a juicy cantaloupe or watermelon on a steamy summer day. Indiana farmers grow delicious melons for consumers across the Hoosier state and the U.S. Learn more facts about the industry:

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Melons have a long growing season. It can take anywhere between 65 to 86 days before they’re ready for harvest.

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Sources:DigIn, Indiana Department of Education, USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service

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