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Cantaloupe - Hales Best
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ME29002A
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Approximately 40-45 seeds per gram.
Cucumis melo
Lot# ME29002
Hales Best Cantaloupe is a classic heirloom muskmelon. It is a reliable heavily netted melon that produces a slightly ribbed 1.8-2.7 kg (4-6 lb) melon that is on average 17 cm (7”) long and 15 cm (6”) in diameter. The juicy salmon orange flesh is simply delicious with a strong fruity scent. The melons are mostly fleshy with a small seed cavity. They are produced on strong vining plants that can reach 1.5 m (5’) long and about 30 cm (12”) high. This classic heirloom has stood the test of time and has just recently returned as a favorite melon for gardeners to grow.
Cucumis melo
Lot# ME29002
Hales Best Cantaloupe is a classic heirloom muskmelon. It is a reliable heavily netted melon that produces a slightly ribbed 1.8-2.7 kg (4-6 lb) melon that is on average 17 cm (7”) long and 15 cm (6”) in diameter. The juicy salmon orange flesh is simply delicious with a strong fruity scent. The melons are mostly fleshy with a small seed cavity. They are produced on strong vining plants that can reach 1.5 m (5’) long and about 30 cm (12”) high. This classic heirloom has stood the test of time and has just recently returned as a favorite melon for gardeners to grow.
Planting Instructions:
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Additional Information
Harvesting melons at perfect maturity can be tricky at best, each type of melon is a little different. In general: cantaloupes slip from the vine when ripe. Charantais Cantaloupe can be cut when they have a thick netted skin. Galia melon types slip from the vine and are ready when skin turns bright yellow. Honeydews can be cut from the vine when skin turns color. Other indicators of ripeness are when the leaf closest to fruit becomes dried and shriveled and when the stem becomes corky. Isolate different varieties of melons by 310 m (1/4 mile) to prevent cross pollination. Tree lines, woods or buildings separating fields can allow for shorter distances. Harvest the melons when ripe for eating. For seed collection remove the seeds and pulp and rinse under water until seeds are clean. A light fermentation with a little water can sometimes help in the cleaning process. Simply add 250 ml (1 cup) of water for every cup of seeds and pulp and let sit in a warm place for 2-3 days, stirring daily. Then rinse under water and allow seeds to dry on a tightly woven cloth or plate. We winnow our seeds to remove immature and light seeds. Melon seed will remain viable for 5-6 years under cool and dry storage condition. |