Cantaloupe, Hale's Best Seed Packets - All Seeds (Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis) Oh lovely sweet melon! Hale's best cantaloupe is one of the best known melons and very productive. Cantaloupe seeds from Bentley Seed can be started inside 4 weeks before last frost or outside after soil has warmed. When transplanting outside do not disturb roots. Plant in soil mounds or hills and thin to 2 best plants per hill. Using a good quality garden fertilizer of your choice following manufacturer's directions will increase your yields. Water during hot, dry periods. Packet size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½" Seed Information: Lifecycle: annual (vegetable) Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months Sun Requirement: sun Spacing: 24" apart Depth: 1/2 inch 35-40 Cantaloupe Seeds Per Packet Seeds/Oz: 850 Ideal Germination Temperature: 75-85F Sowing Method: Transplant Heirloom Year: 1923 Heirloom
