Description
25 Seeds per pack
(Cucumis melo) 105-115 days. Crenshaw is a melon that will please the whole family with it’s deliciously sweet flavor and ultra smooth texture, perfect for those who don’t like the grainy texture of most melons. Crenshaw Heirloom Melon produces large 8-10 lb. fruits, green skinned, turning to yellow-green at maturity, with a lovely salmon colored flesh. Very vigorous vines. A heat loving melon, best suited to warmer climates. Peak season for Crenshaw melons is August through September, with the fruit season beginning in July and ending in October.
Planting Instructions for Crenshaw Cantaloupe Seeds
Crenshaw Cantaloupe are heat loving plants that prefer well drained loose soil and an even amount of water. Plant Cantaloupe in rows or hills but make sure the soil is well warmed. In the North it helps to start seeds indoors 2-3 weeks. before last frost. Plant Cantaloupe seeds ½” deep in full sun. For rows plant 3-4″ apart, in rows 6-10′ apart. For hills plant 4-6 seeds per hill, with hills 2-3′ apart. Germination occurs in 3-10 days in soil 70-85°F. In hills thin to 2 Cantaloupe plants per hill. Harvest when fruit easily slips from the vine, or smells very sweet and fragrant at the blossom end. Heirloom Honeydew does not slip from the vine, the melon must be cut from the vine.
FAQ:
What is the growing season for Crenshaw Heirloom Melons?
Crenshaw Melons typically take 105-115 days to mature. Their peak season is from August through September, but they are generally harvested from July through October.
How large do Crenshaw Melons grow?
Crenshaw Melons produce large fruits, averaging 8-10 pounds each. They develop green skin that turns yellow-green as they mature, with a striking salmon-colored flesh.
What makes Crenshaw Melons unique in flavor and texture?
Known for their deliciously sweet taste and ultra-smooth texture, Crenshaw Melons are ideal for those who prefer a less grainy texture than other melons.
Where do Crenshaw Melons grow best?
These melons thrive in warm climates, as they are heat-loving plants that grow best in environments with plenty of sunlight and warm temperatures.
What are the care requirements for Crenshaw Heirloom Melons?
Crenshaw Melons grow on vigorous vines, so they require ample space to spread out. They benefit from well-draining soil, regular watering, and plenty of sunlight for optimal growth.
Sabrina D. (verified owner) –
The time line on the package for planting to yield etc. pretty spot on.
Robert Loring (verified owner) –
Very satisfied with all the seeds.
David McCarty (verified owner) –
I hate thinning perfectly good plants, they all came up.