You want to savor the sweetest, juiciest melon of the season. Grow Crenshaw Melon for rich, orange flesh that’s bursting with summer flavor.
Planting guide: Planting depth: 1″ or 2.5cm. Seeds per group (Hill): 5-8. Seed spacing: 3″ or 7.5cm. Spacing of groups (Hills): 3′-4′ or 90-120cm. Thin to plants per group: 2-3. Days to maturity: 83
Variety: 694
You want a sweet, sun-ripened cantaloupe—Hale’s Best Jumbo offers juicy, salmon-orange fruit ready to pick when the stem slips. Chill before serving for a refreshing treat full of Vitamins A and C.
Planting guide: Planting depth: 1” or 2.5cm. Seeds per group (hill): 5-6. Spacing between seeds: 3” or 7.5cm. Spacing of groups (hills): 3′-4′ or 90-120cm. Days to germination:10-20. Thin to plants per group (hill): 2-3. Days to maturity: 83.
Variety: 207
If you want a heat-loving cantaloupe with rich, classic flavor, Hales Best Jumbo delivers sweet, netted fruit right on schedule. Harvest when the vine slips easily and enjoy a perfectly chilled summer favorite.
Planting guide:
Planting Depth: 1″” (2.5 cm)
Seeds per Group (Hill): 4–6
Spacing Between Seeds: 3″” (7.5 cm)
Spacing of Groups (Hills): 4’–6′ (120–180 cm)
Days to Germination: 10–20
Thin to Plants per Group (Hill): 2–3
Days to Maturity: 90–110
Variety: 207
You want to grow a time-tested favorite with rich flavor. Green Nutmeg melons bring sweet, spicy aroma and a juicy bite loved since Jefferson’s day.
Planting guide: Planting depth: 1” or 2.5cm. Seed spacing: 8” or 20cm. Spacing between rows: 48”-72” or 120-180cm. Days to germination: 7-10. Days to maturity: 80.
Variety: 201
Heirloom
You crave a melon that’s small in size but big on flavor. Charentais delivers juicy, fragrant fruit with a gorgeous pink-orange glow.
Planting guide: Planting depth: 1” or 2.5cm. Seed spacing: 3” or 7.5cm. Spacing between rows: 48″-72″‘ or 120-180cm. Days to germination: 10-20. Days to maturity: 70-80.
Variety: 199
Heirloom
You’re looking for a cantaloupe with a rich backstory and unbeatable taste. Rocky Ford melons are restaurant-worthy with sweet, spicy flavor and proven success.
Planting guide: Planting depth: 1” or 2.5cm. Seed spacing: 3” or 7.5cm. Spacing between rows: 48”-72” or 120-180cm. Days to germination: 10-20. Days to maturity: 75-90.
Variety: 206
Heirloom
If you’re short on space but crave sweet melons, Minnesota Midget grows big flavor on compact 3-ft. vines. With golden flesh, high sugar content, and early resistance, these 4-inch melons deliver juicy satisfaction right to the rind.
Planting guide: Maturity: 70 days. Panting Depth: 1/2″ or 1.25cm. Plant Spacing: 3′-4′ or 90-120cm. Grows Best: Full Sun
Variety: 203
If you want a classic muskmelon with early sweetness and dependable flavor, Golden Delicious delivers juicy fruit right on time. Harvest when the vine slips easily and enjoy a refreshing, chilled summer treat.
Planting guide:
Planting Depth: 1″” (2.5 cm)
Seeds per Group (Hill): 5–6
Spacing Between Seeds: 3″” (7.5 cm)
Spacing of Groups (Hills): 3’–4′ (90–120 cm)
Days to Germination: 10–20
Thin to Plants per Group (Hill): 2–3
Days to Maturity: 83
Variety: 201
If you want a smooth-skinned melon with refreshing sweetness, Honeydew Type delivers classic summer flavor straight from the vine. Grow it in warm conditions and harvest at full ripeness for a truly satisfying treat.
Planting guide:
Planting Depth: 1″” (2.5 cm)
Seeds per Group (Hill): 4–6
Spacing Between Seeds: 3″” (7.5 cm)
Spacing of Groups (Hills): 4’–6′ (120–180 cm)
Days to Germination: 10–20
Thin to Plants per Group (Hill): 2–3
Days to Maturity: 90–110
Variety: 202
Sugar Baby Watermelon brings crisp, juicy sweetness in a compact, easy-to-grow package. Perfect for gardens big or small, this variety guarantees summertime refreshment.
Planting guide: Planting depth: 1/4″-1/2″ or 6-13mm. Seed per group (Hill): 4-6. Seed spacing: 1/2″-6″ or 13mm-15cm. Spacing of groups (hills): 3′ or 90cm. Thing to plants/groups: 2. Days to maturity: 85.
Variety: 695
