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Front of heirloom Hales Best Cantaloupe seed packet.
Back of heirloom Hales Best Cantaloupe seed packet with growing instructions.
Two slices of canteloupe next to a whole cantaloupe on white background.
Sliced Cantaloupe on a rustic wooden background.

Cantaloupe-Hales Best 1823 Heirloom

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Oh, lovely sweet melon! Heirloom Hales Best Cantaloupe is one of the best-known melons and is very productive.

Growing Instructions:

  • Cantaloupe seeds from Bentley Seed can be started indoors 4 weeks before the last frost or directly sown outdoors after the soil has warmed.
  • When transplanting outdoors, do not disturb the roots.
  • Plant in soil mounds or hills, and thin to 2 of the best plants per hill.
  • Using a good-quality garden fertilizer of your choice, following the manufacturer's directions, will increase your yields.
  • Water during hot, dry periods.

Seed Information:

  • Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
  • Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months
  • Sun Requirement: full sun
  • Spacing: 24" apart
  • Depth: 1/2 inch
  • 35-40 Cantaloupe Seeds Per Packet
  • Seeds/Oz: 850
  • Ideal Germination Temperature: 75-85°F
  • Sowing Method: Transplant

Additional Information:

  • Heirloom Year: 1823 Heirloom
  • Plant Scientific Name: Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
  • Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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