Light Orange Cantaloupe Seeds allow gardeners to grow sweet, juicy melons with vibrant light orange flesh. This variety is prized for its high yield, aromatic flavor, and suitability for home gardens, raised beds, or containers.
These seeds germinate easily under warm, moist conditions and provide gardeners with flavorful summer fruits.
Features
- Sweet Light Orange Fruit: Produces juicy and aromatic cantaloupes.
- Easy to Grow: Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, or containers.
- Fast Germination: Sprouts reliably under optimal conditions.
- High Yield: Produces multiple fruits per vine.
- Low Maintenance: Minimal care required once established.
Specifications
- Variety: Light Orange Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis)
- Plant Type: Warm-season vine
- Germination Time: 7–10 days
- Maturity Period: 70–90 days from sowing
- Sun Exposure: Full sunlight (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-drained loamy or sandy soil enriched with organic matter
- Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist without waterlogging
- Plant Spacing: 2–3 feet between plants
- Temperature Range: 70°F–95°F (21°C–35°C)
- Fertilization: Balanced fertilizer or compost every 3–4 weeks during growth
- Best Growing Season: Spring through summer
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 9–11
Planting Guide:
- Sow seeds ½–1 inch deep in warm, moist soil.
- Maintain consistent soil moisture until germination.
- Provide trellis support or allow vines to spread naturally.
- Thin seedlings to proper spacing once established.
- Harvest when fruit is firm, aromatic, and fully colored.
