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Burpee

Hale's Best Jumbo

Melon

Cucumis melo

Heirloom

About (From this Label)

A delicious oval, muskmelon with salmon-colored flesh weighing 3-4 lbs. each.

About the Plant

Life Cycle
Annual
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Origin
United States
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Germination
7–10 days
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Days to Maturity
80 days
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Fruit Weight
3–4 lb

How to Plant

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Plant in Hills
Yes
Planting Depth
1/2 in
Seed Spacing
3 in
Row Spacing
4–6 ft

Germination Watering

keep evenly moist

Planting and Care Instructions (From this Label)

SOW in fertile, warm soil in full sun after all danger of frost. Sow 4-6 seeds about 3" apart in hills 4-6' apart. Cover with 1/2" of fine soil; firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 7-10 days.

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