Hale’s Best Jumbo Cantaloupe Seeds Early shipper in south and southeast. Fruits 7 1/2″ x 6″ (19 x 15 cm.) Delicious, salmon-orange colored flesh, covered with heavy netting, light rib. Drought resistant. Requires heat and sunshine. Non-genetically engineered. Culture: Sow 5 or 6 seeds in a group (hill) 3′ (90 cm.) apart, when soil is warm. Harvest: Once fruit turns light yellow-gold, it is close to ready. When the stem starts to slip from the vine, pick and eat. Nutrition: Source of vitamins A and C. Suggestion: Chill before serving. Planting depth: 1″ (2.5 cm.) Seeds per group (hill): 6-8 Spacing between seeds: 3″ (7.5 cm.) Spacing of groups (hills): 3′-4′ (90-120 cm.) Thin to plants per group (hill): 2-3 Days to maturity: 83 On Feb-03-17 at 10:01:41 PST, seller added the following information: Add a map to your own listings. FREE Trial !