85 days. The Edisto 47 variety of cantaloupe is a large melon with a sweet taste. The vine produces melons that reach maturity in eighty five days. These seeds do best with full sun, in zones three to nine. Rich, sandy soil is preferable. These 3 to 5 pound, salmon fleshed cantaloupe grow on very vigorous vines with heavy stems and large leaves. Resistant to alternaria, powdery mildew, and downy mildew. Approx. 1,000 seeds/oz.
Growing Edisto 47 Cantaloupe Melon Seeds
- Latin Name: Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
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- Days to Maturity: 85 days
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Planting Depth: ½"
- Plant Spacing: 1-2"
- Row Spacing: 4-6'
- Growth Habit: Vine
- Soil Preference: Rich, sandy, Ph 7 to 7.8
- Temp Preference: Warmer
- Light Preference: Full Sun
- Diseases/pests: Resistant to alternaria, powdery mildew, and downy mildew
- Color: Light golden
- Flavor: Mild, similar to honeydew.
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Seeds Per Package:
- 3 g - Approximately 100 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 1,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 4,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 1,600 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 8,000 Seeds
The Edisto 47 cantaloupe seeds can be sown indoors and transplanted outdoors after two to four weeks. When sowing, plant the seeds half an inch deep, with four to six feet between plants. The cantaloupe will thrive in rich, sandy soil, with a pH level between 7 and 7.8. While the cantaloupe is growing, monitor the vine and pinch off any blossoms or smaller melons. By doing this, you can redirect the energy from the vine to the biggest fruits. When watering the vine, it’s best to do so at a low level. This will prevent the leaves from getting wet, which can cause and spread disease through the vine. When the cantaloupe melons are slightly golden, they should easily be pulled from the vine. Picked melons will keep for several weeks.
Read this article by Live Science about the nutritional value of cantaloupe.