Cantaloupe Seeds, Heirloom Sierra Gold

Cucumis melo

$2.19

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Cantaloupe Seeds, Heirloom Sierra Gold

Cucumis melo

$2.19

Sale Sold out

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Product Information

Sierra Gold Heirloom Cantaloupe has a very small seed cavity in its 6" diameter that makes it ideal for serving in halves.

The sweet and juicy golden flesh of this fruit is high in vitamins A, B, and C. The cantaloupe plants are also tolerant to powdery mildew. If started indoors, try not to disturb the seedling roots too much at transplant.

Sku: 4079

Vendor: Ferry-Morse

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Days to
Germination:

7-10 Days

Days to
Maturity:

90 Days

Key Features

Botanical Name: Cucumis melo

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

Fill Weight (grams): 2

Tolerance: Powdery Mildew

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: .5"

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

Suggestions

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