Description

This melon was discovered in California in the 1920s, originating from a Japanese market grower. It produces large, oval-shaped melons with juicy orange flesh and a small seed cavity. You’ve likely eaten this variety before…

Melon – Hales Best Jumbo – Cucumis melo

Soil & Water: Melons like moderately rich, well-drained soils with plenty of phosphorous and potassium and a pH of 6.0-6.8. For flavorful fruits, melons need moderate water as seedlings, low water before transplanting, moderate water during growth, and low, even water during fruit development.

Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost or seed directly after the last frost. Melons need plentiful heat to develop; use plastic mulch and row covers in cooler climates.

Harvesting & Storage: Store at 50F to keep the melon fresh up to 2 weeks. Handle with care.

Soil Temperature: 75-85F
Planting Depth: 1/2″
Germination: 5-10 Days
Height At Maturity: Vine
Days To Maturity: 85 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 18″
Approx Seeds per Pack: 25 Seeds

Product image via: Eden Brothers