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Cantaloupe Hale’s Best

$1.89

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

Sku:P207
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Early shipper in south and southeast. Fruits 7½” (18.75 cm) × 6″ (15 cm). Delicious salmon-orange color flesh. Covered with heavy netting, light rib. Drought resistant. Requires heat and sunshine. Culture: Sow 4–6 seeds in a group (hill) 3′ (90 cm) apart when soil is warm. Harvest: Once fruit turns light yellow-gold it is close to ready. When the stem starts to slip from the vine, pick and eat. Nutrition: Vitamin C and A. Suggestion: Chill before serving.

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