Cantaloupe Seeds – Cucumis melo

Grow delicious, aromatic cantaloupes at home with Cantaloupe Seeds (Cucumis melo). These seeds produce sweet, juicy melons known for their refreshing flavor and smooth, netted rind. Ideal for home gardens, kitchen gardens, and warm-season vegetable patches, this variety is easy to grow and thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.

Cantaloupe plants are vigorous, produce generous yields, and perform well in warm climates. Perfect for gardeners looking to enjoy fresh summer harvests straight from the garden.

Features

• Produces sweet, aromatic, and high-quality cantaloupes

• Heat-loving variety suitable for warm growing regions

• Easy to grow in garden beds, raised beds, and open ground

• Vigorous vines with reliable fruit production

• Excellent for fresh eating, smoothies, and salads

Specifications

• Common Name: Cantaloupe

• Botanical Name: Cucumis melo

• Fruit Type: Muskmelon (Cantaloupe variety)

• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer

  • Zones 3–4: Start indoors April; transplant in late May–June

  • Zones 5–6: Direct sow May–June

  • Zones 7–8: Direct sow April–May

  • Zones 9–10: Direct sow February–April

• Growing Zones: Best in Zones 3–10 (warm-season annual)

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours minimum)

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Maturity: 75–90 days

• Plant Spacing: 24–36 inches

• Vine Habit: Sprawling, warm-season annual