Cantaloupe Plant Stages

4-5 lb., and have an excellent flavor. Fruits mature extra early, avg. Handle young plants carefully and never let the soil dry out. Remove covers when plants have female flowers (identified by the tiny fruit at base of blossom).Choose varieties resistant...

Good soil moisture is important in early stages of growth and during pollination when fruits are setting. Sarah's Choice's sweet and juicy flesh has consistently been a winner in our trials.

Harvest at slip stage; fruit is ripe when sutures change from dark green to pale green. Fruits are a more elongated oval shape and the sutures are darker green. Handle young plants carefully and never let the soil dry out.

Plant 3 seeds per cell or pot, about 1/4" deep. 17,800 seeds/lb. Grow seedlings at 75°F (24°C). Reduce water and temperature for a week to harden seedlings. Organically grown. Most are ready when the gray-green color begins to change to buff-yellow...

Good soil moisture is important in early stages of growth and during pollination when fruits are setting. Intermediate resistance to fusarium wilt races 0-2 and powdery mildew. Ripe melons seldom crack and have a tough rind, making them ideal for shipping.

Good soil moisture is important in early stages of growth and during pollination when fruits are setting. Intermediate resistance to alternaria blight, fusarium wilt races 0-2 and powdery mildew.

When the weather is frost-free, warm, and settled, transplant 2-3' apart in rows 6' apart or thin to 1 plant/pot or cell with scissors and transplant 18" apart. Even hardened melon seedlings are tender.

When the weather is frost-free, warm, and settled, transplant 2-3' apart in rows 6' apart or thin to 1 plant/pot or cell with scissors and transplant 18" apart. Even hardened melon seedlings are tender.

After this point do not water the last week before fruits are ripe, as overwatering can cause bland fruit.Sow indoors in 50 cell plug trays or 2-3" peat pots in late April or one month (no sooner!) before transplanting outdoors.

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Antioxidants are associated with the prevention of age-related diseases. This carotenoid maintains healthy skin by improving skin tone and lending it a youthful glow. Dried cantaloupe chunks are also an excellent source of beta-carotene, which does much...

Product of Thailand. Add some to your trail mix or granola. Store in a cool, dry place. One bag contains about 12-15 pieces. You can enjoy the sweet, tropical experience that you look forward to when you bite into the first cantaloupe of the season any...

(3 to 5 lbs.) Edisto 47 is finely netted and does well in hot, humid conditions. Start early indoors or direct seed. *Brix is a measure of sweetness. 700-900 seeds/oz.; 3 lbs./acre.

10 radiation : normal (cs-137 at % bq per kg) crop: crop is 2010 or later Maximum hpn staph aureus : nil (1000 mc) substance : crystals solubility : 100% dry and free flowing sediments : none granulation : medium to fine magnetic particles : 4 mg/kg maximum...

Currently in storage in Philippines Our understanding, after speaking to GEA in France, is that although of course the plant was intended to be used with tobacco juice, it can also be used with products such as Milk and Sugar with a capacity of 20MT/h...

Great for short growing seasons or container gardens! Minnesota Midget melons produces an abundance of early ripening mini melons. The ultimate melon for short-season areas, and the compact plants are ideal for small space or container gardens.

Trellised cantaloupes utilize a much smaller portion of the garden, allowing even those with limited space to grow their own. Once you have the vertical support constructed over your melon hill, be sure it is securely zip tied or otherwise wired together.As...

(True leaves are those that appear after the initial seedling leaves.)when they feel heavy for their size and are easily separated from the vine. In a container garden? Mix in a small amount of an all-purpose, slow-release fertilizer.Plant four or five...

Start early indoors or direct seed. 10 days, 75-80°F. 700-900 seeds/oz.; 3 lbs./acre. (3 1/2 – 5 lbs.) Our Certified Organic Hale's Best Jumbo cantaloupe features oval, ribbed and heavily netted fruits with salmon-orange flesh.

Start early indoors or direct seed. (7-8 lbs.) Orange Sherbet PMT F1 Hybrid is a high quality gourmet Tuscan type melon. Tolerant to PM Race 2, FW Race 1 and 2 and WMV. *Brix is a measure of sweetness.

Intermediate resistance to PM Race 1 & 2. We developed this melon for areas that need to ship long distances and overseas. Sante also provides high yields of uniform, marketable fruit with a round to slightly oval shape and compact cavity.

(5-6 lbs) The Athena F1 Hybrid cantaloupe is an innovative variety whose fruit can stay on the vine to maximize their sweetness without going soft. Start early indoors or direct seed.

Start early indoors or direct seed. 10 days, 75-80°F. 700-900 seeds/oz.; 3 lbs./acre. (3 1/2 – 5 lbs.) Hale's Best Jumbo features oval, ribbed and heavily netted fruits with salmon-orange flesh.

They will not slip from the vine when ripe. Skol is also very high yielding. (Western Shipper) 700-900 seeds/oz.; 3 lbs./acre. (1.5-2.5 lbs.) Skol F1 Hybrid melon features a round shape with a light-green shell and small, naked sutures.

They'll also require weekly watering of around 1 to 2 inches worth, preferably through drip irrigation.Mulch is another factor to consider when growing cantaloupe. These, too, should be spaced about 2 feet apart.: You can also plant cantaloupes along...

Trinidad F1 exhibits a golden yellow exterior with a moderate net and a cream to slightly orange flesh color. 700-900 seeds/oz.; 3 lbs./acre. Tolerant to PM Race 1 and 2, FW Race 1 and 2.

Start early indoors or direct seed. (3.5-4 lbs.) Infinito F1 Hybrid is a Western shipper sugar melon with a long shelf life. Intermediate resistance to PM 1, ZYMV, PRV and FW races 0, 1 and 2.