Description
Hale’s Best Cantaloupe/Melon Seeds 1390. Heirloom Vegetable.
Approximately 60 seeds per packet (35 seeds per gram)
A time-tested favourite first developed in the early 1920s, Hale’s Best Cantaloupe produces large, excellent-quality melons for the home and market gardener. This open-pollinated variety yields fruits up to 1.8 kg with bright salmon-coloured flesh that is thick, firm, and sweet. The yellowish-green rind is heavily netted and practically rib-less.
Quick Seed Details
- Type: Heirloom Cantaloupe/Melon, Open Pollinated
- Fruit Size: 1.8 kg, 15 cm diameter, large
- Features: Excellent quality; thick, firm, sweet salmon-coloured flesh; heavily netted rind; ideal for market gardeners.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
For best results, select a south-facing, wind-sheltered site for your melons. This variety is best grown in soils with a pH greater than 6.5 and less than 7.5.
Planting: Sow 5 seeds 2.5 cm deep per hill. Space hills 1.5-2 m apart. Once seedlings are established, thin to 3 to 4 plants per hill. In short-season areas, start seeds indoors in peat or paper pots 4 weeks before your planned transplant date. Seeds need a warm soil to germinate properly; do not sow into soil cooler than 21°C. Germination occurs in 10-14 days.
Care: Keep the melon vines evenly watered throughout the growing season.
Why Hale’s Best Cantaloupe Seeds belong in Your Garden
The Hale’s Best Cantaloupe is a fantastic choice for gardeners seeking a reliable and high-quality melon. Its century-long reputation for producing delicious, sweet fruit makes it a dependable staple. The thick, firm flesh is perfect for a refreshing snack, and its suitability for market gardeners speaks to its consistent and excellent quality. This heirloom variety is a true classic that will reward you with a bountiful harvest.
SCOUT IPPM
OSC Seeds recommends using SCOUT IPPM to evaluate pests and pollinator populations in your cucurbit crops. Developed in partnership with the University of Guelph and Pollinator Partnership Canada, the SCOUT IPPM app uses scientific data and government guidelines to set action recommendations for growers. Free download is available on App Store and Google Play.
