Hales Best Jumbo Melon (Cucumis melo)
For more than a century, gardeners have preferred Hales Best cantaloupe. The small melons, which can weigh up to 5 pounds and grow on plants up to 5 feet wide, are grown on plants that can reach a width of 5 feet. The fruit is known for its sweetness and succulence, and is almost associated with backyard barbeques, endless sunny afternoons, and other summer rituals.
Botanical Name : Cucumis melo
Common name : Hales Best Jumbo Melon
Size at maturity : 15-18”
Days to maturity : 60-90
Light requirement : Full sun
Planting time : summer
Sowing method : Direct sow
Planting depth : 1/2"
Plant spacing : 24-36”
Ships : Year-round
Average seeds per ounce : Approx. 1,000