Bring the taste of summer to your garden with our Orange Cantaloupe Melon Seeds for Planting. These Non-GMO seeds yield sweet, aromatic melons with rich orange flesh and a refreshing flavor. Perfect for home gardeners, this variety thrives in full sunlight and warm climates, producing high yields of delicious, juicy fruits.
Whether you’re growing in the backyard, greenhouse, or raised beds, these cantaloupe seeds offer a rewarding gardening experience for both beginners and seasoned growers.
Features
- Sweet, Juicy Flavor: Produces vibrant orange-fleshed melons with a rich aroma.
- High Germination Rate: Ensures strong, healthy seedlings.
- Non-GMO & Naturally Grown: Safe for home gardening and environmentally friendly.
- Perfect for Warm Climates: Excellent summer crop with high productivity.
- Ideal for Home & Market Gardens: Great for fresh eating, smoothies, and salads.
- Fast-Growing Variety: Matures quickly under sunny conditions.
- Specifications
- Scientific Name: Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
- Common Name: Cantaloupe / Muskmelon
- Seed Type: Non-GMO, untreated
- Plant Type: Annual fruiting vine
- Fruit Characteristics: Round shape, orange flesh, netted skin
- Mature Size: Vines grow up to 3–6 feet long
- Sun Exposure: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy loam with organic compost
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
- Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
- Temperature Range: 70°F–90°F (21°C–32°C)
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–11 (annual)
- Planting Season: Spring to early summer
- Days to Germination: 7–10 days
- Days to Maturity: 80–90 days
- Pollination: Requires pollinators such as bees
- Harvest Time: Late summer
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Naturally grown
- Plant Type: Warm-season annual vine
Planting Guide
- Start Indoors: Begin seeds 3–4 weeks before the last frost in seed trays.
- Soil Preparation: Use rich, well-drained soil mixed with compost.
- Planting Depth: Sow seeds ½ inch deep.
- Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after frost when soil is warm.
- Spacing: Space plants 18–24 inches apart in rows 4–6 feet apart.
- Sunlight: Provide full sunlight for optimal fruit sweetness.
- Watering: Water deeply once or twice a week to keep roots moist.
- Mulching: Add mulch around the base to retain soil moisture.
- Harvest: Pick melons when the rind turns beige and the fruit easily separates from the vine.
