Hales Best Jumbo Melon Seeds
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Melons must not be planted until the soil temperature has warmed to 70-80 degrees F, since they thrive in heat. Start the plants indoors only 2-4 weeks before transplanting, since if the plants grow too large they have difficulty adjusting to the change. Sow several Hales Best Jumbo Cantaloupe Melon seeds 1/2" deep in each peat pot, and keep them at 75 degrees until they germinate. Thin to the strongest plant in each pot by cutting off the others. Gradually accustom the plants to outdoor temperatures by setting them outside during the day, then transplant them to hills 4-6' apart with 2-3 plants to a hill. For companion planting benefits, plant Hales Best Jumbo Cantaloupe Melon seeds near corn but not potatoes.
Growing: In cooler climates, melons may benefit from black plastic to warm the soil; mulch also helps to conserve necessary moisture, control weeds, and keep the melons clean. Adequate moisture is particularly crucial as the vines begin to develop. After midsummer, pinch off blossoms and smaller fruits in order to direct the full energy to the larger fruits; the smaller fruits will not have time to ripen before frost, and are no great loss.
Harvesting: As the melon ripens, it will turn a slightly golden color and become fragrant; the stem should fall off easily, and the blossom end should be slightly soft. The melon will keep for several weeks in a cool place.
Seed Saving: When saving seed from melons, keep in mind that they will cross pollinate with other varieties of melon but not with watermelon, cucumbers, or squash. Melon seeds mature when the fruit is ripe; cut open the fruit and put the pulp that contains the seeds into a bowl. Work it with your fingers to separate the seeds from the pulpy fibers. Add enough water so that the pulp and the hollow seeds will float; remove the floating material, and the good seeds will remain at the bottom of the bowl. Rinse them well, then spread them out to dry completely. Store Hales Best Jumbo Cantaloupe melon seeds in a cool, dry place for up to five years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Cucumis melo
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 1,000
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 14 Inches
Color: Orange
Hales Best Jumbo Cantaloupe
We are a microgreens farm in Mobile, Alabama. Decided to introduce Cantaloupe to our micro repertoire and couldn't be more pleased. The price was right, they were received within 3 days (which is amazing) and our customers love the taste! Thank you so much Everwilde Farms!
Beautiful & Delicious Microgreen
I own a business growing quality Microgreens. These seeds came in a nice mylar bag. The seeds were very clean and they weighed a couple grams over 5lbs. I am very happy that I found this seed company. I will definitely be ordering more and also trying many of the varieties you have to offer. I love that you are family owned. Keep up the great work.
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Seeds sprouted quickly!
I'm quite satisfied withe the seed quality as they germinated quickly and look great.
High Quality Seeds
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DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Melons must not be planted until the soil temperature has warmed to 70-80 degrees F, since they thrive in heat. Start the plants indoors only 2-4 weeks before transplanting, since if the plants grow too large they have difficulty adjusting to the change. Sow several Hales Best Jumbo Cantaloupe Melon seeds 1/2" deep in each peat pot, and keep them at 75 degrees until they germinate. Thin to the strongest plant in each pot by cutting off the others. Gradually accustom the plants to outdoor temperatures by setting them outside during the day, then transplant them to hills 4-6' apart with 2-3 plants to a hill. For companion planting benefits, plant Hales Best Jumbo Cantaloupe Melon seeds near corn but not potatoes.
Growing: In cooler climates, melons may benefit from black plastic to warm the soil; mulch also helps to conserve necessary moisture, control weeds, and keep the melons clean. Adequate moisture is particularly crucial as the vines begin to develop. After midsummer, pinch off blossoms and smaller fruits in order to direct the full energy to the larger fruits; the smaller fruits will not have time to ripen before frost, and are no great loss.
Harvesting: As the melon ripens, it will turn a slightly golden color and become fragrant; the stem should fall off easily, and the blossom end should be slightly soft. The melon will keep for several weeks in a cool place.
Seed Saving: When saving seed from melons, keep in mind that they will cross pollinate with other varieties of melon but not with watermelon, cucumbers, or squash. Melon seeds mature when the fruit is ripe; cut open the fruit and put the pulp that contains the seeds into a bowl. Work it with your fingers to separate the seeds from the pulpy fibers. Add enough water so that the pulp and the hollow seeds will float; remove the floating material, and the good seeds will remain at the bottom of the bowl. Rinse them well, then spread them out to dry completely. Store Hales Best Jumbo Cantaloupe melon seeds in a cool, dry place for up to five years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Cucumis melo
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 1,000
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 14 Inches
Color: Orange
Reviews
Review
Hales Best Jumbo Cantaloupe
We are a microgreens farm in Mobile, Alabama. Decided to introduce Cantaloupe to our micro repertoire and couldn't be more pleased. The price was right, they were received within 3 days (which is amazing) and our customers love the taste! Thank you so much Everwilde Farms!
Review
Beautiful & Delicious Microgreen
I own a business growing quality Microgreens. These seeds came in a nice mylar bag. The seeds were very clean and they weighed a couple grams over 5lbs. I am very happy that I found this seed company. I will definitely be ordering more and also trying many of the varieties you have to offer. I love that you are family owned. Keep up the great work.
Review images:
Review
Seeds sprouted quickly!
I'm quite satisfied withe the seed quality as they germinated quickly and look great.
Review
High Quality Seeds
Review
Seed Purchase
Same as above