Ferry-Morse Cantaloupe Seeds - Hearts of Gold Organic
- Safe for bees
- Grows best in full sun
- 7 days to germination
- 70-90 days to maturity
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Hearts of Gold Organic Cantaloupe is an excellent, healthy melon for home gardeners. The aromatic deep-orange flesh of this melon variety is sweet and juicy. Vines are vigorous and very productive, producing melons high in vitamins A, B and C! Hearts of Gold Organic Cantaloupe seeds produce fruits packed with essential vitamins and minerals, sure to give your garden a nutrient-rich boost. Enjoy fruity, sweet tastes and a robust harvest of plump, juicy melons. Plus, the added health benefits make it a great choice for any gardener.
Growing Information- Non Neonic: Safe for Bees
- Grows Best In: Full Sun
- Days to Germination: 7 Days
- Days to Maturity: 70-90 Days
- Growing Height: 73-108"
- Water Needs: Average (1-2 in/week)
- Characteristics: Attracts Bees and Pollinators
- Botanical Name: Cucumis Melo
- Flavor: Sweet, juicy and a richer flavor than most cantaloupes
- Preparation Ideas: Perfect Flavor for Fruit Salads
- Plant Type: Fruit
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual
- Pelleted Seed Count: 30-45
- Fill Weight: 1.2 gram
- Landscape Use: Edible Garden
- Growth Type: Vining
- Growing Season(s): Summer
- Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer
Start Hearts of Gold Organic Cantaloupe seeds indoors 4 weeks before planting outdoors. Take care not to disturb the roots when transplanting. Or sow 6 seeds over a hill 9"-12" tall and 2' across. When the plants are 3" tall, thin to 3 plants per hill. Use a balanced fertilizer to increase yield.
- Planting Depth: 0.5"
- Seed Spacing: Sow Hearts of Gold Organic Cantaloupe seeds roughly 4' apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 4' apart
Cantaloupe is ready to pick when golden beige, has a distinct aroma and slips easily from the vine.
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