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50 Hale's Best Cantaloupe Seeds for Planting - Sweet Aromatic Heirloom, Non-GMO, USA Grown by RDR Seeds
$11.98
About This
- Hale's Best Jumbo Heirloom Cantaloupe - Sweet, aromatic orange flesh; classic netted rind; open-pollinated California heirloom since the 1920s; Non-GMO; ideal for fresh slicing and seed saving. Cucumis melo var. reticulatus.
- Yield Up to 525 LBS - 50 seeds can produce 150-525 LBS of cantaloupe under good conditions; based on 50 seeds x 20-70% survival x 15 lbs avg per plant; great for fresh eating, slicing, and saving seeds year to year.
- Sow or Start Indoors - Direct sow 0.5-1 in deep after last frost when temps reach 60°F+; or start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost in peat pots; germinates in 4-8 days; keep soil consistently moist.
- Full Sun, 36-48 In Spacing - Needs 6-8 hours sun; vines spread 5-6.5 feet; plant height 8-12 in; growth optimal at 70-90°F, active range 60-100°F; USDA Zones 4-11; thin to 1 seedling per hill for best fruit set.
- Waterproof Packet, Non-GMO, Packed in the USA - Seeds arrive in a waterproof packet protecting from humidity; Non-GMO; packed with care in the USA; includes seeds only (not live plants).
Overview
- Indoor/Outdoor Usage : Outdoor
- Brand : RDR Seeds
- Material Feature : GMO Free, Heirloom
- Color : Orange
- Special Feature : Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant
- Sunlight Exposure : Full Sun
- Unit Count : 50 Count
- Expected Planting Period : Spring
- Product Care Instructions : Direct sow 0.5-1 in deep after last frost or start indoors 3-4 weeks early in peat pots. Full sun, space 36-48 in. Keep soil moist during establishment. Harvest when stem slips easily from fruit. Direct sow 0.5-1 in deep after last frost or start indoors 3-4 weeks early in peat pots. Full sun, space 36-48 in. Keep soil moist during establishment. Harvest when stem slips easil… See more
- USDA Hardiness Zone : 4-11