Hales Best Jumbo Cantaloupe
Hales Best Cantaloupe
Urban-(approx 10 seeds)
Regular-(approx 30 seeds)
*80-90 Days to Harvest, vining type
*Germination: 8-10 days.
*Prefers full sun exposure
*The relatively small melons typically weigh 3-5 pounds, growing off plants that can stretch to a width of 5 feet. The fruit itself is noted for its succulence and sweetness.
* Sow seeds inside in mid to late April or direct seed when soil has warmed up to (75-85˚F). If direct seeding, plant seeds 1-2 weeks following your last frost date.
*Plant 3 seeds per hill at a depth of (½”) deep and (18”) apart.
*Spacing after Thinning: (18") between plants in rows that are (4-6’) apart.
*Soil Conditions: Well worked rich, loose well-drained soil.