Description
25 Seeds per pack
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(a.k.a. Hale’s Best Original, Hales Best Jumbo #936, Hales Jumbo) (Cucumis melo) 85 days. A true favorite that old timers swear by. Hale’s Best Jumbo Heirloom/Open Pollinated Melon is a great early cantaloupe, with very thick sweet flesh, and a small seed cavity, giving you the most melon for your money and your work! The exterior is heavily netted, and the salmon colored interior flesh is rich in flavor. Introduced over 80 years ago this cantaloupe has truly stood the test of time with prolific vines producing large 3-5 lbs. melons. Drought resistant, does well in many growing conditions.
Planting Instructions for Hale’s Best Jumbo Cantaloupe Seeds
Hale’s Best Jumbo Cantaloupe are heat loving plants that prefer well drained loose soil and an even amount of water. Plant Cantaloupe in rows or hills but make sure the soil is well warmed. In the North it helps to start seeds indoors 2-3 weeks. before last frost. Plant Hale’s Best Jumbo Cantaloupe seeds ½” deep in full sun. For rows plant 3-4″ apart, in rows 6-10′ apart. For hills plant 4-6 seeds per hill, with hills 2-3′ apart. Hale’s Best Jumbo germination occurs in 3-10 days in soil 70-85°F. In hills thin to 2 Cantaloupe plants per hill. Harvest Hale’s Best Jumbo when fruit easily slips from the vine, or smells very sweet and fragrant at the blossom end. Heirloom Honeydew does not slip from the vine, the melon must be cut from the vine.
FAQ:
What is the growing season for Hale’s Best Jumbo Cantaloupe?
This melon matures in about 85 days, making it a great choice for early harvest.
How large do Hale’s Best Jumbo Cantaloupes get?
The melons typically reach 3-5 pounds each, offering a generous yield with their thick, sweet flesh and small seed cavity.
What makes Hale’s Best Jumbo Cantaloupe unique?
Known for its rich, sweet flavor and thick, salmon-colored flesh, Hale’s Best Jumbo has a heavily netted exterior and has been a favorite for over 80 years due to its reliable quality and productivity.
What kind of growing conditions does Hale’s Best Jumbo Cantaloupe need?
This cantaloupe is drought-resistant and adapts well to various growing conditions, making it suitable for many different climates.
Why is Hale’s Best Jumbo Cantaloupe a good value?
With its small seed cavity and thick flesh, this melon provides more edible fruit, giving gardeners a high return on both their time and effort.
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Sheila (verified owner) –
I bought these for next year – too late to plant them this year, but am looking forward to seeing how they do.
Thomas Sapp (verified owner) –
Don’t know yet, planted late and have not eaten any
Sandra (verified owner) –
amazing
Brad C. (verified owner) –
I just randomly searched for seeds on the internet and St. Clare’s came up. Did not realize this was such a Christian and Patriot company. It was a pleasant surprise. God Bless. The service was great. Have not yet been able to plant the seeds.
Rob M. (verified owner) –
Did very well here in the Southern Piedmont region!
Valerie S. (verified owner) –
I have not planted yet but seeds arrived quickly and well packaged. Love St. Clare Seeds!
Marie H. (verified owner) –
GOOD
Dan White (verified owner) –
Nicely packaged with care.
Nancy B. (verified owner) –
5 star!
patricia toole (verified owner) –
5 star!
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Patricia Stone (verified owner) –
5 star!
Kathy (verified owner) –
Great price, excellent service, wonderful seeds !
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karen bergerson (verified owner) –
5 star!
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