Oh lovely sweet melon! Hale's best cantaloupe is one of the best known melons and very productive.
Cantaloupe seeds can be started inside 4 weeks before last frost or outside after soil has warmed. When transplanting outside do not disturb roots. Plant in soil mounds or hills and thin to 2 best plants per hill. Using a good quality garden fertilizer of your choice following manufacturer's directions will increase your yields. Water during hot, dry periods.
SEED INFORMATION:
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Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
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Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months
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Sun Requirement: sun
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Spacing: 24" apart
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Depth: 1/2 inch
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Seeds/Oz: 850
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Ideal Germination Temperature: 75-85F
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Sowing Method: Transplant
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Heirloom Year: 1923 Heirloom
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