Cantaloupe Melon Seeds – Flavorful Light Orange Harvest Variety
Enjoy the taste of summer with our Cantaloupe Melon Seeds, known for producing sweet, fragrant melons with smooth, netted rinds and rich, light-orange flesh. Perfect for home gardeners and small-scale growers, these non-GMO seeds thrive in warm, sunny conditions and offer a high-yield harvest.
Cantaloupe melons are not only delicious but also rich in vitamins A and C, making them a nutritious addition to your garden-to-table experience. Whether you’re planting in raised beds, open fields, or garden patches, these seeds deliver consistent performance and reliable germination.
Features:
- Produces large, sweet, and aromatic light-orange melons
- High-yielding and disease-resistant variety
- Excellent for home gardens and local markets
- Non-GMO and untreated seeds
- Suitable for warm climates and full-sun growing conditions
- Easy to grow with proper soil and watering
Specifications:
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Cantaloupe Melon |
| Scientific Name | Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis |
| Seed Type | Non-GMO |
| Plant Type | Annual |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 4 – 11 |
| Sunlight Requirement | Full Sun |
| Soil Type | Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil |
| Soil pH | 6.0 – 6.8 |
| Germination Temperature | 70°F – 90°F (21°C – 32°C) |
| Days to Germination | 7 – 14 days |
| Days to Harvest | 80 – 100 days |
| Spacing | 24 – 36 inches apart |
| Watering | Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged |
| Fertilizer Needs | Balanced fertilizer during growth |
| Growth Habit | Vining plant with trailing stems |
| Harvest Time | When fruit emits sweet aroma and detaches easily from vine |
Planting Guide:
- Soil Preparation: Loosen the soil to a depth of 8–12 inches and mix in compost for nutrient richness.
- Sowing: Plant seeds ½ inch deep in hills spaced 3–4 feet apart.
- Watering: Maintain consistent moisture but avoid standing water.
- Sunlight: Ensure at least 6–8 hours of full sunlight daily.
- Fertilization: Apply organic compost or balanced fertilizer as plants start to vine.
- Harvesting: Melons are ready when the netting thickens and the fruit easily separates from the stem.
