Aromatic and sweet with thick deep-orange flesh. Produces nearly round fruit 16.5 x 14 cm (6 1/2 x 5 1/2") in diameter and 1.6 -2 kg (3 1/2 -4 1/2 lbs). A vigorous, very productive grower that is blight resistant.
SKU: 139803
Growing Information
Grows Best In:
Full Sun
Days to Germination:
5 to 10 days
Water Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to Maturity:
90 days
Key Features
Plant Type: Vegetable
Botanical Name: Cucumis melo
Fill Weight (grams): 1.2
Approximate Seed Count: 60-70
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Seed Type: Heirloom
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Flavor: Sweet, juicy, and richer flavor than most cantaloupes
Disease Resistance: Blight resistant
Preparation Ideas: Perfect flavor for fruit salads.
Instructions
Sow seed direct into the garden after danger of frost has passed. For an earlier crop, start indoors 4-5 weeks before the last frost.
Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1")
Plant Spacing: 3 per hill
Row Spacing: 1.5 m (5')
Suggestions
Cantaloupe is ready to pick when golden beige, has a distinct aroma, and slips easily from the vine.