CANTALOUPE HEARTS OF GOLD ORGANIC

Name: CANTALOUPE HEARTS OF GOLD ORGANIC
SKU: GA1016717
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SKU: GA1016717

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Aromatic and sweet with thick deep-orange flesh. Produces nearly round fruit 16.5 x 14 cm (6 1/2 x 5 1/2″) in diameter and 1.6 -2 kg (3 1/2 -4 1/2 lbs). A vigorous, very productive grower that is blight resistant.

Growing Melons

It is essential to start seeds indoors or in a greenhouse 4-6 weeks after the last frost date. Transplant when the plants are 5 weeks old. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 20-25°C (68-77°F). Seeds should sprout in 5-10 days.

Fruit will ripen in late August to early September. Ripe cantaloupe will easily detach from the vine when light finger pressure is applied to the stem. Watermelon is ripe when the tendril nearest to the fruit withers and dries up.

Companion Planting For Melons

Melons are great companions for corn, marigolds, nasturtiums, pumpkin, radish, squash, and sunflowers.

Avoid planting near potatoes.