Hales Best Jumbo Melon Seeds For Planting (Cucumis melo)
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Hales Best Jumbo melons (Cucumis melo) are a delightful summer treat, known for their juicy, sweet flesh that bursts with refreshing flavor. Their vibrant orange interior offers a rich, honey-like sweetness with subtle floral notes, making them a standout in fruit trays. Perfectly crisp yet tender, these melons are a crowd-pleaser for warm-weather gatherings.
Seed Count
30 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Organic
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: You can try soaking melon seeds in warm water for a few hours to soften their tough coats, teasing out quicker germination. Plant them in well-draining, nutrient-rich soil under the sultry heat of summer, ensuring plenty of water to coax those tender sprouts indoors in pots or directly outdoors in a sunny spot. Keep the soil consistently moist, pamper with organic compost, and watch those vines flourish, ready to pluck juicy melons when they slip easily from the stem.
SEED PREP
No prep needed before sowing.
SOWING DEPTH
Sow the seed 1/2” inch under.
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Prefers an area of full sunlight.
SOIL CONDITIONS
Prefers a rich & fertile soil.
MOISTURE NEEDS
Heavy feeders. Water at the roots.
GERMINATION
Sprouts appear in 7 to 14 days.
PLANT HEIGHT
Grows to a height of 24” to 36” tall.
PLANT WIDTH
Spreads about 6’ to 10’ long.
PLANT SPACING
Sow 2 to 3 seeds on hills.
ROW SPACING
Space hills 4' to 6' apart.
CROP SIZE
Typically weighs in at 3 lbs or more.
SEASON
Annual crop
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Cucumis melo
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Very easy to grow from seed.
HARVEST
75 to 80 Days
