hand pollinating cantaloupe

Question

Wife has hand pollinated our cantaloupe blooms. How long before melons start to form and any tips on aiding in pollination (i.e. pics of male/female flowers, stamen, pistils, etc.)? Bees not very abundant, and any help greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

Here is a few links that will help you.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cantaloupe/growing-cantaloupe.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/melons/hand-pollinating-melons.htm