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Planters Jumbo Cantaloupe - Heirloom Melon Seeds | Open Pollinated, Non GMO
Planters Jumbo Cantaloupe - Heirloom Melon Seeds | Open Pollinated, Non GMO
Planters Jumbo Cantaloupe - Heirloom Melon Seeds | Open Pollinated, Non GMO
Planters Jumbo Cantaloupe - Heirloom Melon Seeds | Open Pollinated, Non GMO
Planters Jumbo Cantaloupe - Heirloom Melon Seeds | Open Pollinated, Non GMO
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Planters Jumbo Cantaloupe - Heirloom Melon Seeds | Open Pollinated, Non GMO
Planters Jumbo Cantaloupe - Heirloom Melon Seeds | Open Pollinated, Non GMO
Planters Jumbo Cantaloupe - Heirloom Melon Seeds | Open Pollinated, Non GMO
Planters Jumbo Cantaloupe - Heirloom Melon Seeds | Open Pollinated, Non GMO
Planters Jumbo Cantaloupe - Heirloom Melon Seeds | Open Pollinated, Non GMO
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Planters Jumbo Cantaloupe, Heirloom Seeds

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Planters Jumbo Cantaloupe, Heirloom Seeds — The 1954 Clemson University Heirloom With Thick Rind and Juicy Orange Flesh

Planters Jumbo (Cucumis melo) is the product of the Clemson, South Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station, developed under Dr. Morris Hughes and first offered to gardeners in 1954. Melons weigh 4–5 pounds with a thick, protective rind and light ribbing. The flesh is orange, juicy, and contains a relatively small seed cavity. 85 days.

Why Grow Planters Jumbo?

  • 1954 Clemson University heirloom — developed by Dr. Morris Hughes at the SC Agricultural Experiment Station
  • Thick protective rind — excellent for handling and transport
  • 4–5 lb fruits — lightly ribbed with small seed cavity
  • Juicy orange flesh — sweet and flavorful
  • Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

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.

Days to Maturity 85 days
Fruit Size 4–5 lbs, lightly ribbed
Flesh Color Orange, juicy
Rind Thick and protective
Packet Size 0.7 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.

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