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Planters Jumbo Melon Seeds For Planting (Cucumis melo)

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ALL ABOUT PLANTERS JUMBO MELONS

SEED COUNT

30 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

HEIRLOOM

YES

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES
The Planters Jumbo Melon (Cucumis melo,) is celebrated for its sweet, deep orange flesh encased in a firm, ribbed rind with a pronounced netting, distinguishing it as a variety of cantaloupe. This melon is not only a delight for home gardeners due to its flavor and size but also for its resilience against various growing conditions, including resistance to powdery and downy mildew. Historically, the Planters Jumbo was developed through agricultural experimentation, notably by Clemson University and the USDA in the 1950s, aiming to produce a variety that could thrive under diverse climatic conditions, from drought to high rainfall, which was successfully introduced to gardeners in 1954.
ALL ABOUT PLANTERS JUMBO MELONS

SEED COUNT

30 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES

HEIRLOOM

YES
The Planters Jumbo Melon (Cucumis melo,) is celebrated for its sweet, deep orange flesh encased in a firm, ribbed rind with a pronounced netting, distinguishing it as a variety of cantaloupe. This melon is not only a delight for home gardeners due to its flavor and size but also for its resilience against various growing conditions, including resistance to powdery and downy mildew. Historically, the Planters Jumbo was developed through agricultural experimentation, notably by Clemson University and the USDA in the 1950s, aiming to produce a variety that could thrive under diverse climatic conditions, from drought to high rainfall, which was successfully introduced to gardeners in 1954.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

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

4 to 4.5 lbs with a 6” diameter.

SEASON

Annual crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Cucumis melo

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Very easy to grow from seed.

HARVEST

85 to 90 Days

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ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

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.

CROP SIZE

4 to 4.5 lbs with a 6” diameter.

SEASON

Annual crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Cucumis melo