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Grow one of the most popular cantaloupes ever developed with Hales Best Jumbo Melon, a classic American heirloom muskmelon known for its large, heavily netted fruits, deep orange flesh, and exceptionally sweet, aromatic flavor. This dependable variety has been a favorite of home gardeners for decades.
Hales Best Jumbo produces round melons that typically weigh 4–6 pounds and are perfect for fresh eating, fruit salads, and summer desserts. Vines are vigorous and productive, performing best in warm weather and full sun. Harvest when fruits slip easily from the vine and release a strong, sweet fragrance.
You will receive:
✔️ 35 fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated heirloom
✔️ Carefully packaged for successful planting
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Hales Best Jumbo Melon
Botanical Name: Cucumis melo
Plant Type: Annual vining vegetable
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Rich, well-drained
Vine Length: 6–10 feet
Fruit Weight: 4–6 pounds
Days to Harvest: 85–90 days
Harvest Season: Summer
Cold Stratification: Not required
Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, warm climates, and classic summer melon patches.
Hales Best Jumbo Melon 35 Seeds | Classic Heirloom Cantaloupe | Sweet Orange Flesh | Reliable Summer Producer
$9.99