Cantaloupe Hale’s Best – Heirloom, Non-GMO Melon Seeds Sweet, juicy, and packed with summer nostalgia—Hale’s Best is an heirloom cantaloupe that’s been winning over gardeners and market growers for generations. With its classic netted rind and bright orange flesh, this variety delivers that old-fashioned melon flavor you just can’t find at the store.
The vines are vigorous but manageable, and the fruit is known for holding up well once picked—making it a favorite for both home gardens and roadside stands. If you’ve got sun and space, Hale’s Best will return the favor with big, fragrant fruit that tastes like summer in every bite.
Skill Level: Beginner Friendly Cantaloupe is easy to grow if you’ve got a warm spot and decent drainage. A little patience and sunshine go a long way!
Why We Love It:
• Sweet, aromatic orange flesh • Heirloom flavor you can’t beat • Netting on rind signals ripeness • Great for summer slicing or chilling • Perfect for home gardens and small farms
Planting + Growing Tips:
• Start seeds: Indoors 2–4 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after frost • Soil Temp: 70°F+ • Planting Depth: ½–1 inch • Spacing: 18–24" apart • Sunlight: Full sun • Soil: Well-drained, fertile • Germination: 7–10 days • Harvest: When stem slips easily from the fruit and it smells like summer
