Melon Seeds - Cantaloupe - Delightful Hybrid
100 Days to maturity. Cucumis melo. Delightful Hybrid Cantaloupe Melon Seeds. A non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, heat-tolerant Cantaloupe Melon. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Bite into this sweet, tender flesh, and you will be reminded of your love for melons. Enjoy Melon Delightful Hybrid on a hot summer day to cool yourself down. This melon is large and sutured with a classic eastern muskmelon taste and thick dark salmon-colored flesh. Its high-yielding nature, superior sweetness, and uniform size make it a favorite for home gardeners and small-scale farmers alike. ~900 seeds/oz.
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Growing Delightful Hybrid Cantaloupe Melon in the Vegetable Garden
When planting Delightful Hybrid cantaloupe, start by sowing seeds directly into the garden after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to at least 65 F. Add compost or well-rotted manure to the soil at planting time. The seeds should be sown at a depth of about 0.5 inch. In cooler climates (zones 4-5), you can start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost and transplant them when the soil warms up. This gives the plants a head start on the growing season. Melons are sprawling plants that need plenty of space to grow. Space the plants 24 inches in a row or 2-3 plants per hill. Space rows 4-6 feet apart. If you're growing them on a trellis or support system to save space, you can reduce the space between plants slightly, but ensure there's still ample airflow.
Throughout the growing season, feed the plants with a balanced fertilizer (like 10-10-10) once the vines start to grow, and again when the plants start flowering. You can also side-dress with compost or a high-phosphorus fertilizer to support healthy fruit development. Aim to water about 1-2 inches per week, increasing the frequency during hot, dry periods. Reduce watering as the fruit begins to ripen to concentrate the sugars and improve sweetness. Pinch off the tips of vines after they have set a few fruits to encourage the plant to focus its energy on ripening the existing fruit rather than growing more foliage or flowers.
Harvesting Delightful Hybrid Cantaloupe Melon
A ripe cantaloupe will have a sweet, musky fragrance, and the skin beneath the netting will change from green to a golden tan color. Another good indicator is that the stem will naturally slip or detach easily from the fruit when it’s ready to pick. If it doesn’t come off easily, it may need a few more days to ripen. Avoid tugging.
About Delightful Hybrid Cantaloupe Melon Garden Seeds
Gardeners are drawn to Delightful Hybrid cantaloupe for its reliable performance, disease resistance, and excellent flavor. Because it's a hybrid, it offers more uniform results than heirloom varieties, making it a good choice for those looking for a trouble-free melon that consistently delivers.
Cantaloupes are highly nutritious, offering vitamin C, vitamin A (from beta-carotene), and potassium. They’re low in calories and high in water content, making them a hydrating and refreshing summer food. The antioxidants in cantaloupes can help support immune function, improve skin health, and protect against cellular damage.
This is tuscan-type cantaloupe hybrid that is known for resilience. Although it has no specifically credited disease or pest resistances, many gardeners claim that it is generally more resistant than other non-hybrid cantaloupe varieties to common issues.
In garden beds, you can allow the vines to sprawl naturally, but if space is an issue, using a trellis or other support system will help. The melons will need to be gently tied to the support as they grow, and you might need to create slings (using old fabric or netting) to support the weight of the fruit as it ripens.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Delightful Hybrid cantaloupe offers the best of both worlds: delicious flavor and ease of growing. Its hybrid vigor makes it a great choice for gardeners seeking a dependable melon crop."
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Delightful Hybrid Cantaloupe Melon Seeds Per Package:
- 3 g - Wholesale - Approximately 80 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 900 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 3,600 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 14,400 Seeds
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Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Cucumis melo |
| Melon Type: | Cantaloupe - Cantaloupe is a muskmelon with a scaly or 'netted' outer rind, and sweet flesh that is most commonly orange, but can also be yellow or green. The flavor can only be described as 'cantaloupe', while the odor is slightly musky. |
| Delightful Hybrid Cantaloupe Melon Color: | Brown husk and orange flesh. |
| Delightful Hybrid Cantaloupe Melon Flavor: | Sweet, fragrant flavor with a perfect balance of sugar and moisture. It has that classic cantaloupe taste, which is juicy, refreshing, and a bit floral. |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Annual Crop: Not Intended to Overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 100 |
| Days to Germination: | 5-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.5-1 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 24 inches in a row or 2-3 plants per hill. |
| Row Spacing: | 4-6 Feet |
| Plant Height: | 12-15 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Sprawled, Trailing Vine |
| Soil Preference: | Melons prefer warm, well-draining but moist, nutrient-rich, loamy to sandy loam soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-90 F). |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes, direct sow 1-2 weeks after your last frost date. |
| Start Indoors: | Yes. Melons may be started indoors 2-4 weeks before your last spring frost date. Wait to transplant them outdoors until at least 1 week after your last frost date as melons grow best with warm soil. Avoid leaving them in seed starting containers for long as melons are sensitive to transplanting. Harden off to reduce the effects of transplant shock. |
| Melon Pollination: | Melons require insects, such as bees, for successful pollination. As monoecious plants they produce separate male and female flowers on the same plant. This means that not every flower will develop into fruit. We recommend growing an assortment of flowers near or throughout your garden to attract pollinators. |
| Plant Width: | 48-72 inches |
| Growth Speed: | Late - Ready for harvest around 100-120 days or more. |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Germination Temperature: | 70-95 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Generally, melons are commonly susceptible to pest damage by aphids, cucumber beetles, squash bugs, cutworms, white flies, and melon worms. Look for signs of chewing, curling leaves, eggs on the undersides of leaves, and leaf discoloration. Melons are also susceptible to Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, and Fusarium Wilt, Anthracnose, and Bacterial Wilt. Maintain a regular watering schedule that avoids overly saturated soil. The roots need adequate time to air out between watering. This will also help prevent common fungal and bacterial diseases from developing. Good air circulation and applying water to the ground rather than the leaves will help maintain healthy bean plant growth. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed |
| Melon Use: | Mostly used for fresh eating, in fruit salads, or smoothies. Its sweetness also makes it great for desserts, or you can enjoy it with a squeeze of lime or a sprinkle of salt. |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat |