Research also suggests that beta-carotene may reduce damage caused by UV rays. Dried cantaloupe chunks are also an excellent source of beta-carotene, which does much more than give cantaloupe its vibrant orange color.
Vitamin A: 0%
Iron: 0.4%
Cholesterol: 0mg
Ingredients: Cantaloupe, sugar, citric acid, sulphur dioxide (may contain pits and/or pit fragments). Packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and milk products.
Product of Thailand. Store in a cool, dry place. Add some to your trail mix or granola. Manufactured on shared equipment with peanuts, soybeans, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat and whey.
Musky sweetness makes ‘Aphrodite' the cantaloupe of choice for sublime desserts and breakfast alike. Tender orange flesh of succulent new sweetheart delivers pluperfect melodious honey-sweetness.
10 days, 75-80°F. Resistant to Alternaria, PM and DM. *Brix is a measure of sweetness. Start early indoors or direct seed. 700-900 seeds/oz.; 3 lbs./acre. (3 to 5 lbs.) Edisto 47 is finely netted and does well in hot, humid conditions.
Great for short growing seasons or container gardens! Minnesota Midget melons produces an abundance of early ripening mini melons. The ultimate melon for short-season areas, and the compact plants are ideal for small space or container gardens.
Grow seedlings at 75°F (24°C). Most are ready when the gray-green color begins to change to buff-yellow and when a light tug separates the fruit from the vine. Reduce water and temperature for a week to harden seedlings.
Remove covers when plants have female flowers (identified by the tiny fruit at base of blossom).Choose varieties resistant to diseases in your area. Plant 3 seeds per cell or pot, about 1/4" deep.
Also, growing a cantaloupe on a trellis will keep the fruit clean and resistant to chewing pests, as well as keeping the foliage dry, thus less susceptible to disease.Lastly, have you ever tried to weed a sprawling melon patch?
In a container garden? Look for a container that holds at least 5 gallons of potting soil.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });A trellis will hold the vines above the soil and prevent the melons from rotting.
*Brix is a measure of sweetness. 10 days, 75-80°F. 700-900 seeds/oz.; 3 lbs./acre. (3 1/2 – 5 lbs.) Our Certified Organic Hale's Best Jumbo cantaloupe features oval, ribbed and heavily netted fruits with salmon-orange flesh.
(7-8 lbs.) Orange Sherbet PMT F1 Hybrid is a high quality gourmet Tuscan type melon. Round to oval shape. *Brix is a measure of sweetness. (Eastern Shipper) 700-900 seeds/oz.; 3 lbs./acre.
(Western Shipper) 700-900 seeds/oz.; 3 lbs./acre. Start early indoors or direct seed. We developed this melon for areas that need to ship long distances and overseas. Sante features bright orange, very firm flesh with a consistent brix of 17 plus.
10 days, 75-80°F. Athena's vigorous vines stand up to field stress and its fruit seldom cracks. *Brix is a measure of sweetness. Start early indoors or direct seed. 700-900 seeds/oz.; 3 lbs./acre.
*Brix is a measure of sweetness. 10 days, 75-80°F. 700-900 seeds/oz.; 3 lbs./acre. (3 1/2 – 5 lbs.) Hale's Best Jumbo features oval, ribbed and heavily netted fruits with salmon-orange flesh.
They will not slip from the vine when ripe. (Western Shipper) 700-900 seeds/oz.; 3 lbs./acre. Skol is also very high yielding. *Brix is a measure of sweetness. Harvest when the melons change color where they rest on the ground and the stems develop a...
Therefore, if you're unsure about when to harvest, you can simply check the stem where your melon is attached and see if the cantaloupe comes off. Purchased plants are normally ready for planting right away.
(6-7 lbs.) Trinidad F1 Hybrid is a full size Ananas melon featuring great flavor and uniform fruit. Start early indoors or direct seed. 10 days, 75-80°F. *Brix is a measure of sweetness.
(3.5-4 lbs.) Infinito F1 Hybrid is a Western shipper sugar melon with a long shelf life. Infinito provides high yields of uniform fruit with high brix. *Brix is a measure of sweetness.
(6-7 lbs.) Tasty Sherbet F1 Hybrid Tuscan type melon is defined by its dark green sutures and medium net. Start early indoors or direct seed. 10 days, 75-80°F. *Brix is a measure of sweetness.
10 days, 75-80°F. Tolerant to PM Race 0, 1 and 2, FW Race 0, 1, and 2. *Brix is a measure of sweetness. Start early indoors or direct seed. 700-900 seeds/oz.; 3 lbs./acre. (5 lbs.) San Juan PMT F1 Hybrid is an ultra early Ananas variety with a golden...
10 days, 75-80°F. Tolerant to FW Race 0, 1 and 2 as well as PM Race 1, DM and PV. *Brix is a measure of sweetness. Start early indoors or direct seed. 700-900 seeds/oz.; 3 lbs./acre.
(Tania Type) 700-900 seeds/oz.; 3 lbs./acre. Tasty Bites is very productive and features outstanding flavor. *Brix is a measure of sweetness. PM Race 1, FV Race 1 and 2 and Alternaria tolerance.
Can mean the difference between a good crop and a bad one.So you want to pick some cantaloupe but you're not quite sure how or when to go about it. So then, “When can I harvest cantaloupe?” you ask.
If you wait until the melon slips from the vine it will be over ripe. (Tuscan Type) 700-900 seeds/oz.; 3 lbs./acre. Start early indoors or direct seed. This melon has a very heavy fawn colored rind and is an excellent shipper.
(Tuscan Type) 700-900 seeds/oz.; 3 lbs./acre. Start early indoors or direct seed. With a very small seed cavity. Can weigh up to 30 lbs. *Brix is a measure of sweetness. Excellent resistance to PM and WMV.
10 days, 75-80°F. Tolerant to Fusarium Wilt Race 1 and Powdery Mildew Race 2. This very tasty melon is a medium distance shipper. *Brix is a measure of sweetness. Start early indoors or direct seed.
Charon is ripe when the skin changes to greenish-tan and the fruit slips from the vine. (Western Shipper) 700-900 seeds/oz.; 3 lbs./acre. Start early indoors or direct seed. This is an early maturing variety that has an excellent shelf life and produces...
