Cantaloupe, Honey Rock Organic Seeds

Cucumis melo

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Cantaloupe, Honey Rock Organic Seeds

Cucumis melo

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Enjoy the sweet and juicy flavor of homegrown Cantaloupe Honey Rock.

This All-American Selections winner is celebrated for its thick, firm, orange flesh that is rich in flavor and packed with sweetness. The Honey Rock matures to an almost round 12-15 cm (5-6”). Heavy netting, faint ribbing, and deep salmon color with sweet flesh make this a favorite for home gardeners. Enjoy the benefits of fresh, organic cantaloupes right from your own backyard.

Sku: 9524

Common Name: Cantaloupe

Botanical Name: Cucumis melo

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Safe for bees

Safe
for Bees

Grows best In

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Germination

Days to
Germination:

7 - 10 Days

Maturity

Days to
Maturity:

70 - 90 Days

Height

Growing Height:

72 - 108"

water Needs

Water
Needs:

Average (1 - 2 in / week)

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Characteristics: Attracts bees and pollinators

Color: Orange

Fill Weight (grams): 2.1 g

Approximate Seed Count: 65 - 75

Flavor: A rich, sweet flavor with a deep, honey-like sweetness that sets it apart from other melons.

Preparation Ideas: Perfect for fresh eating, fruit salads, and desserts.

Plant Type: Fruit

Plant Lifecycle: Annual

Landscape Use: Edible Garden

Growth Type: Vining

Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer

Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer

Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"

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Sow a few seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis, or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well.

Planting Depth: 0.5"

Seed Spacing: Sow cantaloupe seeds roughly 4' apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 4' apart.

Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.

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Cantaloupe is ready to harvest when it's golden-beige, it has a distinct aroma, and it slips easily from the vine.

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Free shipping is available on all orders over $35. Orders under $35 have a shipping rate of $7.99, and seed-only orders have a shipping rate of $2.99. Most orders are shipped within 2 business days of purchase. However, live plants and embroidered items may take 2-7 business days to ship, depending on the day of the week you place your order. For more information, please click here to review our shipping & returns policy.

At Ferry Morse, we are proud of our non-GMO & guaranteed fresh seeds.

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