Fresh seeds inside US and Fast Shipping These finest quality, USDA Organic Hales Best Jumbo Cantaloupe seeds produce large, ribbed melons with lush, bright orange, supremely delicious flesh. Premium, heirloom, organic, open pollinated, non-GMO Hales Best Jumbo Cantaloupe Seeds from Purely Organic Products have high germination rates and are proudly sourced. Start the seeds indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Caution: Take care not to disturb the roots when transplanting. Or, sow a few seeds over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. When plants are 3 inches tall, thin to 3 plants per hill. Use a balanced fertilizer to increase yield. Hale's Best Jumbo Cantaloupe is an early producer that's been popular for years in home gardens. About 6 1/2 inches in diameter, this melon has a thick, sweet, salmon-orange flesh with rich, aromatic flavor. It's also high in vitamins A, B, and C. Light Needs: Full Sun Plant Lifecycle: Annual Plant Category: Fruits Seed Depth: 0.5" Seed Spacing: 4'/4' Days to Germination: 7-10 Days to Maturity: 80-85 Hardiness Zones: 2 - 11 Customer Service: Your success is our success. If you feel like you cannot leave us a 5 star rating or if you have any issues with your order, like damaged or wrong items etc...just send us a note and we'll promptly resolve the issue for you. Free Shipping: Seeds are packaged in a small poly bag. In an effort to keep costs low, and pass the savings onto you, we do not offer specific planting directions on seed packets. If you cannot locate planting instructions for your specific conditions, contact us and we'll do our best to instruct you on the proper methods. There is no tracking number for economy shipping. Economy shipping order usually takes 1-2 weeks to arrive depending on the state you live. If you want seeds to arrive faster and safely with the tracking, it is HIGHLY recommended to choose USPS Ground Advantage.