80-90 days. The Planters Jumbo variety of cantaloupe is a large melon, weighing four to five pounds, with a sweet taste. The vine produces melons that reach maturity in eighty to ninety days. These seeds do best with full sun, in zones three to nine. Rich, sandy soil is preferable. Planters Jumbo does well in wet or dry conditions and is a favorite with growers. Firm rind and sweet, deep orange flesh. This melon variety was developed to grow in hot humid climates and is resistant to Powdery and Downy Mildew. Melons are 7 by 6 inches and average 4 to 5 pounds each. Approx. 1,000 seeds/oz.
Growing Planters Jumbo Cantaloupe Melon Seeds
- Latin Name: Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
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- Days to Maturity: 80-90 days
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Planting Depth: ½"
- Plant Spacing: 2-3'
- Row Spacing: 3-5'
- Growth Habit: Vine
- Soil Preference: Rich, sandy, temperature of 70 degrees and pH level of 6.5 to 7.5
- Temp Preference: Warmer
- Light Preference: Full Sun
- Diseases/pests: Resistant to powdery and downy mildew
- Color: Tan
- Flavor: Sweet
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Seeds Per Package:
- 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 Planters Jumbo cantaloupe seeds can be sown indoors and transplanted outdoors after two to four weeks. When sowing, plant the seeds half an inch deep, with two to three feet between plants and three to five feet between rows. The Planters Jumbo cantaloupe will thrive in rich, sandy soil, with a pH level between 6.5 and 7.5. 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 Planters Jumbo 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.