Enjoy a fresh, flavorful harvest with our Cantaloupe Melon Seeds mixed pack. These high-quality, non-GMO seeds include a variety of cantaloupe types that produce sweet, aromatic fruit perfect for home gardens. Known for their netted rind and juicy orange flesh, cantaloupes are a summertime favorite packed with vitamins and nutrients.
This mix offers gardeners a range of unique melon types for a fun, diverse growing experience—ideal for both beginners and seasoned growers.
Features
- Mixed Varieties: Includes several sweet cantaloupe melon types.
- High Germination Rate: Ensures strong, reliable plant growth.
- Non-GMO Seeds: Naturally grown and untreated for safe planting.
- Easy to Grow: Ideal for warm climates or greenhouse planting.
- Rich Flavor: Produces aromatic, sweet, and juicy melons perfect for fresh eating.
Specifications
- Common Name: Cantaloupe Melon
- Scientific Name: Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
- Plant Type: Annual fruiting vine
- Growth Habit: Sprawling vine with large leaves and yellow flowers
- Zones: USDA Zones 4–11 (Warm-season crop)
- Season: Best planted in Spring to Early Summer
- Light Requirements: Full sunlight (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy loam soil enriched with compost
- Watering Needs: Moderate; water deeply once or twice a week
- Germination Time: 7–14 days at 70–90°F
- Maturity: 75–90 days after planting
- Fertilizer: Use balanced organic fertilizer during growth and fruiting stages
- GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Naturally produced (chemical-free)
- Pollination: Insect-pollinated (ideal for pollinator-friendly gardens)
- Indoor Growing: Possible with adequate sunlight or grow lights
- Fruit Weight: 2–4 lbs per melon (variety dependent)
Planting Guide
- Prepare soil by mixing compost and ensuring good drainage.
- Plant seeds ½ inch deep in warm soil after the last frost.
- Space plants 24–36 inches apart in rows or mounds.
- Provide full sunlight and consistent watering for strong vines.
- Mulch soil to retain moisture and prevent weeds.
- Harvest when the rind becomes netted and fruit easily separates from the vine.
