Hale's Best Jumbo Melon (Cucumis melo)
Hale's Best Jumbo Melon (Cucumis melo) has been a top choice among gardeners for over a century. These petite melons, weighing up to 5 pounds and growing on plants spreading up to 5 feet wide, are renowned for their exquisite sweetness and juicy flesh. They evoke images of backyard barbecues, leisurely sunny days, and other quintessential summer traditions.
Hales Best Jumbo stands out as one of the most sought-after open-pollinated melon varieties. Ideal for both home vegetable gardens and commercial market gardens, this melon is prized for its reliable performance. It typically matures in approximately 85 days, developing a robust coarse netting and light ribs.
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