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Hales Best Jumbo Melon Seeds For Planting (Cucumis melo)

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ALL ABOUT HALES BEST MELONS

SEED COUNT

30 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

HEIRLOOM

YES

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES
The Hale's Best Jumbo Melon, a variety of Cucumis melo, is renowned for its sweet, aromatic flesh and substantial size, making it a favorite among home gardeners and commercial growers alike. This heirloom melon, introduced in the early 1920s, was discovered by I.D. Hale of California, who recognized its superior qualities while working with strains of Rocky Ford melons. Its popularity surged due to its excellent flavor, drought resistance, and the ability to produce well in various climates, quickly becoming a market standard for melons in the United States.
ALL ABOUT HALES BEST MELONS

SEED COUNT

30 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES

HEIRLOOM

YES
The Hale's Best Jumbo Melon, a variety of Cucumis melo, is renowned for its sweet, aromatic flesh and substantial size, making it a favorite among home gardeners and commercial growers alike. This heirloom melon, introduced in the early 1920s, was discovered by I.D. Hale of California, who recognized its superior qualities while working with strains of Rocky Ford melons. Its popularity surged due to its excellent flavor, drought resistance, and the ability to produce well in various climates, quickly becoming a market standard for melons in the United States.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

PREPERATION

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.

FRUIT 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

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ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

PREPERATION

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.

FRUIT SIZE

Typically weighs in at 3 lbs or more.

SEASON

Annual crop