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Hale's Best Jumbo
Melon
Cucumis melo
HeirloomNon-GMONon-Neonic
About (From this Label)
Hale's Best Jumbo Cantaloupe is an early producer that's been popular for years in home gardens. About 6 1/2 inches in diameter, this melon has a thick, sweet, salmon-orange flesh with rich, aromatic flavor. It's also high in vitamins A, B, and C.
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Origin
United States
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Germination
7–10 days
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Days to Maturity
80–85 days
Fruit Size
6 1/2 in
How to Plant
⛰
Plant in Hills
Yes
Planting Depth
1/2 in
Seed Spacing
4 ft
Row Spacing
4 ft
Planting and Care Instructions (From this Label)
Start seeds indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Caution: Take care not to disturb the roots when transplanting. Or, sow a few seeds over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. When plants are 3 inches tall, thin to 3 plants per hill. Use a balanced fertilizer to increase yield.
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