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Cucumis Melo: These finest quality, non-GMO, organic Hales Best Jumbo Cantaloupe seeds produce large, ribbed melons. The bright orange flesh is exceptionally sweet and delicious for breakfast or in fruit salads.
Harvesting Ripe Cantaloupes: When the melon begins to emit a sweet, fruity aroma-and the rind turns from green to golden yellow-it should be ripe and easily pulled from the vine. Try not to let melons fall by themselves to prevent bruising.
Freshly Packed: These seeds are packed for the current growing season and will provide high germination rates next year as well.
Certified Organic: All Purely Organic Seeds are open pollinated, non-GMO (not genetically modified), heirloom, organic seeds. Each Purely Organic Seed Packet carries the USDA Organic Seal signifying that is has passed rigorous standards and been certified organic by a USDA Accredited agency.
When soil temperature is consistently above 70º F, sow 2-3 seeds each in 8-10" tall mounds. Ensure soil is sandy, well composted, and moist but well-drained with a pH of 6.0-6.5. After germination thin best starts to 1 per mound. Canta- loupes love sun and heat; but will benefit from a top layer of mulch to keep soil moist. During growth and fruiting, water regularly at the base of the plant to keep the foliage dry. During ripening reduce watering so there is a slight drought. Trim flowers and smaller fruits to encourage bigger melons.