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Cantaloupe – Crenshaw
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Crenshaw Cantaloupe
Days to Maturity 110-120 Days
Introduced to U.S. seed catalogs in the 1920s, Crenshaw Melon quickly gained popularity for its rich, honey-sweet flavor and ultra-smooth texture. A late-season favorite, it's prized for its refreshing taste and excellent eating quality. A cross between Casaba and Persian melons, it yields large, pear-shaped fruits with yellow-green skin and deep salmon-orange flesh. Melons typically weighs 6–8 pounds and grows on vigorous vines that thrive in warm, dry climates, often spreading over 10 feet during the season. Its dense rind and firm flesh help it store well after harvest. High in vitamins A and C, Crenshaw is best enjoyed fresh and chilled—a refreshing summer treat for any table!
25 Seeds per pack
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Cantaloupe – Hale’s Best Jumbo
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Hale’s Best Jumbo Cantaloupe (a.k.a. Hale’s Best Original, Hale's Best Jumbo #936, Hale's Jumbo)
Days to Maturity: 85–110 days
Hale’s Best Jumbo is a reliable heirloom melon first introduced in California in the 1920s. It produces large, oval fruits weighing 3–6 pounds, with sweet, juicy salmon-orange flesh and a small seed cavity. The rind is yellow-green, ribbed, and heavily netted. Vines grow 12–18 inches tall and typically spread 3–6 feet or more, making them a good choice for garden beds or raised beds. Known for setting fruit early and producing into the season, this variety also resists common melon diseases. A trusted favorite for over 80 years, it’s perfect for home gardens and small market growers alike!
25 Seeds per pack
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Cantaloupe – Honeydew Green Flesh
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Honeydew Green Flesh Melon (A.K.A. Honeydew, Green-Fleshed Honeydew, White Antibes Winter, Winter Melon)
Days to Maturity: 100–115 Days
Honeydew Green Flesh is a classic heirloom melon brought to the U.S. around 1911. Known for its creamy-white rind and firm, lime-green flesh, it offers rich, honeyed sweetness with hints of apple and cucumber. Vines produce smooth, creamy-white melons weighing 3–6 pounds each, typically 7–9 inches long and 5–6 inches in diameter, and thrive in warm, sunny conditions. One of the sweetest melons you can grow, it’s best suited to the South or Southwest but can do well elsewhere with the proper care. A garden favorite packed with vitamins A, C, and K—perfect for fresh eating on hot summer days!
25 Seeds per pack
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