Description
Cucumis melo
The winner of our 2014 heirloom cantaloupe trials, unrivaled for flavor!
Over 90% of our taste testers chose Hearts of Gold as the clear winner of our heirloom cantaloupe trials. Though ripening a few weeks later than some, it's well worth the wait, and once they're on, you'll be in heaven with heavy production and even more heavenly taste!
Seeds grown by Drunken Sailor Farm in Boise, Idaho.
30 seeds.
Directions: Start indoors in pots 4-5 weeks before last frost and transplant outside after. Or direct seed after last frost. Harden for a week before transplanting, and water thoroughly after. Melons are ripe when they slip from the vine.
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Planting Depth |
Plant Spacing |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|
½” |
3’ |
3-10 |
80-100 |