Diane's Flower Seeds
Melon 'Hale's Best Jumbo'
(85 days)
50 seeds $3.00
Hale's Best Jumbo is one of the most popular heirloom melons. It was found in 1923 in California, where it was being grown by a Japanese American farmer. The 4-pound fruits have the classic look and taste of a cantaloupe.
American heirloom.?
Sowing Melon 'Hale's Best Jumbo' Seeds
Sow melon seeds outdoors after the last frost date, 1/2" deep. Space 2' apart in rows. Or sow in hills spaced 4-6' apart. Thin to 3 plants per hill. Full sun.