Description
Sarah’s Choice Cantaloupe / Melon Seeds 1400. Hybrid.
Approximately 10 seeds per packet (35 seeds per gram)
Named for its outstanding quality, Sarah’s Choice is lauded as one of the tastiest melons we have ever trialled! This exceptional hybrid is an extra-sweet, medium-sized melon that consistently produces beautiful 1.3 kg oval fruits. Inside, you will find thick, juicy orange flesh that is bursting with tropical flavour. It is an ideal home garden choice due to its good yields and built-in tolerance to common issues like Fusarium and Powdery Mildew.
Quick Seed Details
-
Type: Hybrid Muskmelon/Cantaloupe
-
Fruit: Oval, extra-sweet, 1.3 kg size with thick orange flesh
-
Features: Exceptional flavour; high yields; excellent disease tolerance (Fusarium and Powdery Mildew).
Nutritional Information
Melons are a delicious way to hydrate and get vital nutrients. They are an outstanding source of Vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene, which gives the flesh its rich orange colour) and Vitamin C. They are also naturally low in calories and contribute healthy dietary fibre, making them a refreshing and beneficial treat.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Melons are heat-loving plants that require a long, warm season to fully mature their sweet fruit.
-
Sow Indoors: Start seeds indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last expected frost date. Use biodegradable pots to minimise root disturbance during transplanting.
- Sow Outdoors: In longer season climates, sow directly outdoors later May or early June.
-
Germination: Seed typically germinates in 7 to 10 days.
-
Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors to a location with Full Sun and rich, well-drained soil only after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is thoroughly warm.
-
Planting Depth: 1.5 cm
- Seed Spacing: 15 cm
-
Thin to: 30 cm
-
Row Width: 150 cm
Keep the soil consistently moist until fruit begins to ripen. When harvesting, look for the fruit to be ready when a gentle tug removes it from the vine—a sure sign of peak sweetness! Matures in approximately 76 days.
Why Sarah’s Choice Melon Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want to grow a melon that rivals anything from a farmer’s market, Sarah’s Choice is the one. Its incredible sweetness and resistance to common garden diseases guarantee a reliable and abundant harvest of top-quality fruit. This melon simplifies gardening and maximises flavop
