Cantaloupe Hearts of Gold Seeds – Heirloom Sweet Melon
- Ontario Grown
$2.20
SKU: GS-5177-CAN-DT
- Free shipping on orders over $50 (in Canada)
- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo) is a famous American heirloom melon introduced in the early 1900s, celebrated for its legendary flavor and heavy production. Producing uniform, rounded 2–3 pound fruits with fine netting and light ribbing, it features deep, thick, orange flesh that is intensely sweet, juicy, and highly aromatic. A classic gardener's favorite, it delivers reliable, mouthwatering yields throughout the warm summer months.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Warm-Season Fruit / Melon (Annual)
- Color: Netted tan skin, deep orange interior flesh
- Plant Characteristics: Vigorous vining habit, rounded 2–3 lb fruits, thin rind, thick firm flesh, sweet aromatic flavor
- Suitable Space: Full-sun garden beds, raised beds, spacious garden plots, warm mounds
- Season: Warm Season (Late Spring through Summer)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start indoors late April in biodegradable 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 consistent moisture during growth, reducing water near harvest to maximize sweetness)
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