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Hales Best Jumbo (Cucumis melo) is a traditional heirloom cantaloupe favorite — large, oval, ribbed fruits weighing 4–5 pounds with heavy netting and fine-textured, bright orange flesh that is sweet, juicy, and intensely fragrant. The seed cavity is fairly small for the size of the fruit. Short shelf life — best enjoyed fresh at peak ripeness. 85 days.
Start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors after all frost danger has passed into warm soil in full sun. Space plants 3–4 feet apart. Water consistently. Harvest when rind turns golden and melon slips from vine. Short shelf life — enjoy fresh.
| Days to Maturity | 85 days |
| Fruit Size | 4–5 lbs, large oval, ribbed |
| Flesh Color | Bright orange, fine-textured |
| Packet Size | 0.9 g / 30+ seeds |
| Latin Name | Cucumis melo |
| Type | Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual |
| Sun | Full sun |
| USDA Zones | 3–12 |
Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.