{"product_id":"hales-best-jumbo-cantaloupe-seeds","title":"Hale's Best Jumbo Cantaloupe Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"407\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHale’s Best Jumbo Cantaloupe\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic heirloom muskmelon cherished for generations by home gardeners for its rich, sweet flavor and impressive fruit size. This open-pollinated variety produces heavily netted, round melons with deep orange, juicy flesh that’s both aromatic and wonderfully sweet. The vigorous vines spread broadly and perform best in warm weather with full sun and well-drained soil. Melons typically reach maturity in about 85 days and average 4–6 pounds each, making them a standout choice for fresh summer eating and backyard harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eSeed Packet Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"890\"\u003ePacket Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard home-garden seed packet (Approx. 30 seeds)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"989\"\u003ePacked with care and shipped from Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hale’s Best Jumbo Cantaloupe\u003cbr data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated heirloom\u003cbr data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003eHale’s Best Jumbo develops into vigorous, sprawling vines that produce large, heavily netted cantaloupes with robust, sweet flavor and fragrant orange flesh. Fruits average 4–6 pounds and deliver classic cantaloupe taste with a hint of muskiness. This variety thrives in warm summer weather and rewards gardeners with dependable performance and high-quality fruit. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003eGrowing Basics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eSow Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow\u003cbr data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eSow Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e ½ inch\u003cbr data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 18 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 6 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 85 days\u003cbr data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm climates; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eGrowing Guide: Cantaloupe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003eCantaloupe (muskmelon) is a warm-season vine crop prized for its juicy, sweet fruit. These melons need heat, sun, and space to develop fully and achieve their best flavor. Ideal for summer harvests, cantaloupes are rewarding to grow with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003eBefore Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003ePrepare fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Aim for soil temperatures above 70°F before sowing. A pH of 6.0–6.8 is ideal. Melons benefit from soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2737\"\u003eDirect sow seeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Plant seeds ½ inch deep in hills or rows, spacing hills about 4–6 feet apart and thin seedlings to one strong plant per spacing. Keep rows 6 feet apart to allow vines room to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2756\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2940\"\u003eWater evenly and regularly, especially during vine growth and fruit set. Provide about 1 inch of water per week, tapering slightly as fruit reaches maturity to concentrate sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3133\"\u003eWork compost or aged manure into the soil before planting. Side-dress with a balanced fertilizer as vines begin to run and again as fruit sets to support healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3353\"\u003eMost Hale’s Best Jumbo Cantaloupes reach harvest readiness in about 80–90 days after sowing. A ripe melon typically emits a sweet aroma and separates easily from the vine with a slight twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3355\" data-end=\"3374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3374\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3376\" data-end=\"3517\"\u003eHarvest cantaloupes when they detach easily and the rind shows well-defined netting with a slight beige background color beneath the webbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3540\"\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3747\"\u003ePlant where pollinators can visit freely — bees help ensure proper fruit set. Mulching conserves moisture and keeps fruit clean. Adequate spacing and warm conditions are key to rich flavor and high yields.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Backyard Harvest Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51703269228846,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0284\/7534\/files\/cantaloupe.jpg?v=1769879050","url":"https:\/\/backyardharvestseeds.com\/products\/hales-best-jumbo-cantaloupe-seeds","provider":"Backyard Harvest Seed Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}