Cantaloupe Delicious 51 Seeds – Heirloom Sweet Melon

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Contains about 3 grams of seeds

$2.20

SKU: GS-8991-CAN-DT

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Delicious 51 Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo) is an exceptional American heirloom variety developed at Cornell University, prized for its classic sweet flavor and reliable performance in cooler, short-season northern climates. Producing uniform, oval fruits weighing 3–5 pounds with heavy netting and distinct ribbing, it features deep orange flesh that is exceptionally juicy, aromatic, and rich in natural sugars. Resistant to Fusarium wilt, this sweet muskmelon delivers an abundant harvest of mouthwatering summer melons.

Specifications

Plant Name: Delicious 51 Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Plant Class: Warm-Season Fruit / Melon (Annual)
Color: Tan netted skin with green ribs, deep orange interior flesh
Plant Characteristics: Vigorous vining habit, oval 3–5 lb fruits, heavily netted skin, high sugar content
Suitable Space: Full-sun garden beds, raised beds, spacious garden plots, sprawling hills
Season: Warm Season (Late Spring through Summer)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start indoors late April in biodegradable peat pots (3–4 weeks before last spring frost); transplant or direct sow outdoors late May to early June once soil temperatures exceed 20°C (68°F).
Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily)
Watering Needs: Moderate (requires steady moisture during growth, tapering off slightly as melons ripen to boost sweetness)
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What is included?

Contains about 3 grams of seeds

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Good to know

High sugar content with rich, traditional sweet muskmelon flavor

Vigorous vining habit requires generous garden space or strong trellising
Overwatering near harvest time can dilute fruit sweetness or split skin

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