{"title":"Cantaloupe Seeds","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=C1FG3T2]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"C1FG3T2\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCantaloupe (actually a muskmelon) tempts you with extra sweet, juicy flesh and a delicious, musky fragrance that emanates through the melon when it's ripe!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"athena-hybrid-melon-cantaloupe-seeds-05501","title":"Athena Hybrid Melon Cantaloupe Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 75 from direct sow\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAn early maturing cantaloupe renowned for its firm, aromatic, absolutely delicious flesh. Athena is the gardeners' favorite for dependable performance and great holding power on the vine. This is a melon you don't have to rush to harvest, and every 5- to 6-pound fruit is super sweet, succulent, and delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe vine spreads between 2 and 3 feet long, setting about 5 to 7 melons. Athena is such an early bearer that you might want to plant seeds successively every two weeks for a month or more, guaranteeing yourself of a summerlong harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe fruit arises with coarse netting and salmon-colored flesh on vigorous plants that know how to withstand garden stresses. The fruit keeps its texture and flavor for a long time after maturity, remaining true on the vine even if you can't harvest it immediately. Resistant to cracking and very durable, it's a gardener's dream.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Pkt of 10 seeds","offer_id":42354480185403,"sku":"05501-PK-P1","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pkt of 100 seeds","offer_id":42354480218171,"sku":"05501-PK-100","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_05501_1.jpg?v=1753891854"},{"product_id":"lilliput-hybrid-melon-cantaloupe-seeds-52556-pk-p1","title":"Lilliput Hybrid Melon Cantaloupe Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 95 from direct sow; 80 from transplant\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eNo more wasted cantaloupe slices with Lilliput. This personal-sized melon is just right for one person to devour at a single sitting. And because it grows quickly, finishes fast, and smells as good as it tastes, you will most likely gobble up the entire generous harvest in no time, and put Lilliput at the top of your list for next year's veggie garden.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLilliput is high in sugars and very aromatic, with dark orange flesh and a very small seed cavity. It is well netted, reaching just 3½ to 5 inches in diameter and weighing 1 to 2 pounds when mature. Petite and packed with flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eResistant to Fusarium wilt races 0-2 as well as powdery mildew races 1-2, Lilliput is a good choice for hot and humid climes where other melons may suffer. But it is well adapted, thriving in a wide range of gardens. The slightly quicker finish means that you can grow Lilliput in short-season areas where full-size, slower melons may not ripen in time.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSow seeds directly in the garden after the soil is thoroughly warm or, for an even earlier harvest, start them indoors in pots. Set out transplanted seedlings 18 inches apart with 4 feet between each row, or plant seeds in hills 4 feet apart, with 2 to 3 plants per hill. Lilliput is ready to harvest when the stem slips easily from the fruit with slight pressure and the rind turns from greenish to yellow-tan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354509021243,"sku":"52556-PK-P1","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52556-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891807"},{"product_id":"parks-whopper-hybrid-melon-cantaloupe-seeds-05525","title":"Park's Whopper Hybrid Melon Cantaloupe Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 91 from direct sow: 77 from transplant\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eNow you can grow enormous 6- to 8-pound melons with great flesh firmness and a juicy-sweet taste—no matter where you live. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEven in short-season areas, Park's Whopper grows quickly on super vigorous plants, bearing plenty of open-netted melons with firm, thick peachy-orange flesh bursting with flavor. 7½ to 9 inches in diameter, these are whoppers in size, flavor, and speed of harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePark's Whopper owes its ready growth and large fruit to very strong plants. They're resistant to Fusarium races 0, 1, and 2, as well as to powdery mildew races 1 and 2. With disease fighting capability like this, it's no wonder the fruit is so abundant and healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSow seeds directly in the garden after the soil is thoroughly warm or, for an even earlier harvest, start them indoors in pots. Set out 18 inches apart with 4 feet between each row, or plant in hills 4 feet apart, with 2 to 3 plants per hill. Cantaloupes are ready to harvest when the stem slips easily from the fruit with slight pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Pkt of 25 seeds","offer_id":42354582618171,"sku":"05525-PK-P1","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pkt of 100 seeds","offer_id":43608405409851,"sku":"05525-PK-100","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_05525_1.jpg?v=1753891854"},{"product_id":"hales-best-organic-melon-cantaloupe-seeds-05843","title":"Hale's Best Organic Melon Cantaloupe Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 86\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChances are that if your grandparents kept a vegetable garden, Hale's Best was the Cantaloupe they grew. (Did they sprinkle their melons with salt before eating? My folks always did.) They loved its big oval shape, reliable garden performance, and juicy, succulent flavor. Well, some good things actually come back, and this heirloom melon is one of them. Available now from certified organic seed, Hale's Best is the best melon I know for sweet, juicy goodness.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe fruit weighs 5 to 6 pounds, and it's mostly flesh—the seed cavity is small and the rind reasonably thin, with heavy netting and a slight ribbed shape. The melons reach 7 inches long and about 6 inches in diameter. The flesh is simply delicious—strongly scented, very juicy, yet with a solid melon \"bite\" that fills you up nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHale's Best arises on strong, vining plants that can spread 5 feet wide and reach about a foot tall. The fruit matures in the hottest summer weather, just when a chilled melon is about the next thing to heaven.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Pkt of 20 seeds","offer_id":42354599166011,"sku":"05843-PK-P1","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pkt of 500 seeds","offer_id":42354599198779,"sku":"05843-PK-500","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_05843_1.jpg?v=1753891854"},{"product_id":"ambrosia-hybrid-melon-cantaloupe-seeds-05178","title":"Ambrosia Hybrid Melon Cantaloupe Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 100 from direct sow; 86 from transplant\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA trusted favorite for many years, Ambrosia lives up to its name with luscious salmon-red flesh and a juicy, tender, extra-sweet flavor that simply melts in the mouth. The melons produce very small seed cavities, saving the extra space for more delectable flesh. And they arise very abundantly on vigorous vines with great tolerance of powdery mildew. A reliable favorite that will turn you away from store-bought cantaloupes forever.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSow seeds directly in the garden after the soil is thoroughly warm or, for an even earlier harvest, start them indoors in pots. Set out 18 inches apart with 4 feet between each row, or plant in hills 4 feet apart, with 2 to 3 plants per hill. Cantaloupes are ready to harvest when the stem slips easily from the fruit with slight pressure. Mature fruits are 3 to 5 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Pkt of 25 seeds","offer_id":42354634129467,"sku":"05178-PK-P1","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pkt of 100 seeds","offer_id":42354634162235,"sku":"05178-PK-100","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_05178_1.jpg?v=1753891853"},{"product_id":"products-bit-o-gold-hybrid-cantaloupe-seeds-53105-pk-p1","title":"Bit O' Gold Hybrid Cantaloupe Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 80 \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBit O' Gold sets many mini Harper-type melons on a full-sized vine. The round mini melons are tan at maturity and have a fine, open netting that climbs to the stem when melons are ripe and ready for harvest. Bit O' Gold melons have a tight cavity and firm dark orange flesh with excellent texture, a wonderful aroma, and a fantastic, sweet flavor. The melons hold well on the vine and after harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e  A \u003ci\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/i\u003e var. \u003ci\u003ecantalupensis\u003c\/i\u003e variety, commonly called cantaloupe, Bit O' Gold is a member of the cucumber (Cucurbitaceae) family. The plant grows as a climbing or spreading tendrilled vine that typically grows 6 to 9 feet high with a 1- to 3-foot spread. The vine is typically grown on a trellis or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/plant-supports\"\u003esupport\u003c\/a\u003e, but it can also be allowed to scramble along the ground, if space allows. It's perfect for growing in vertical spaces in an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/edible-landscaping-attractive-and-appetizing\"\u003eedible landscape\u003c\/a\u003e. And its small flowers attract \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/tips-for-a-bee-friendly-garden\"\u003ebees\u003c\/a\u003e and other pollinators to the garden.   \u003cp\u003eCantaloupe thrives under hot summer sun and performs best in loose, fertile, organically rich soil that has a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/luster-leaf-rapitest-soil-ph-meter-26109\"\u003eslightly acid pH\u003c\/a\u003e and drains freely. However, consistent, even moisture is required for best results. If temperatures are expected to dip below 50°F, protect plants with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/season-extenders\"\u003erow covers\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/the-gardener-s-essential-guide-to-mulching\"\u003eMulch\u003c\/a\u003e around plants to moderate soil temperature, maintain soil moisture, and control weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAchieve a healthy cantaloupe crop by visiting our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnow Before You Grow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e page, where you'll find expert tips on vegetable gardening. Also, make use of the best \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/apps-to-help-you-grow-and-answer-gardening-questions\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApps to Help You Grow and Answer Gardening Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to keep your cantaloupe plants thriving this season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354661785659,"sku":"53105-PK-P1","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_53105-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891903"},{"product_id":"sugar-cube-hybrid-melon-cantaloupe-seeds-52871-pk-p1","title":"Sugar Cube Hybrid Melon Cantaloupe Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 80\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA succulent and sweet tasting melon is in your future and would be an excellent addition to your garden. This personal sized delight exhibits deep orange flesh and high sugar content. Share the Sugar Cube Melon as an afternoon snack or for a pop of color in your fresh green garden salad. Year after year, consumers come back to this melon and once you try it, you will too. You won't be able to get enough.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e2 to 4 lb melon\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe most disease resistant melon on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDisease resistant to: powdery mildew, Fusarium wilt, watermelon mosaic virus, papaya ringspot virus, zucchini yellow mosaic virus\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354672009275,"sku":"52871-PK-P1","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52871-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891809"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/cantaloupe.oembed","provider":"Park Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}