Cantaloupe, Sierra Gold Organic Seeds

Cucumis melo

$3.49

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Cantaloupe, Sierra Gold Organic Seeds

Cucumis melo

$3.49

Sale Sold out

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Product Information

Sierra Gold Cantaloupe has a petite seed cavity, perfect for halving and presenting.

Their golden flesh is deliciously sweet and packed with vitamins A, B, and C. This cantaloupe's resistance to powdery mildew makes it a reliable choice!

For indoor sowing, avoid dislodging the delicate seedling roots during transplant.

Planting cantaloupe seeds is an easy process that yields a plentiful harvest of sweet and nutritious fruits. Sierra Gold Organic Cantaloupe is an excellent choice, as it contains significant amounts of essential vitamins and minerals.

Sku: 0790

Vendor: Ferry-Morse

Common Name: Cantaloupe

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Days to
Germination:

7 - 10 Days

Days to
Maturity:

90 Days

Growing Height:

74 - 108"

Water
Needs:

Average (1 - 2 in / week)

Key Features

Characteristics: Attracts Bees and Pollinators

Botanical Name: Cucumis melo

Fill Weight (grams): 1.2

Flavor: Sweet.

Preparation Ideas: Use this melon as an edible bowl by cutting in half, removing the small seed cavity, and filling with other chopped fruits.

Plant Type: Fruit

Plant Lifecycle: Annual

Approximate Seed Count: 30 - 45

Landscape Use: Edible Garden

Disease Resistance: Powdery Mildew

Growing Season(s): Summer

Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer

Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"

Shipping

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Instructions

Start Sierra Gold Heirloom Cantaloupe seeds indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. CAUTION: Take care not to disturb the roots when transplanting. Or, sow a few seeds over a hill 9"-12" tall and 2' across. When plants are 3" tall, thin to 3 plants per hill. Use a balanced fertilizer to increase yield.

Planting Depth: 0.5"

Seed Spacing: Sow Sierra Gold Heirloom Cantaloupe seeds roughly 4' apart, keeping rows of seeds 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.

Suggestions

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