Oh, lovely sweet melon! Heirloom Hales Best Cantaloupe is one of the best-known melons and is very productive. Growing Instructions: * Cantaloupe seeds from Bentley Seed can be started indoors 4 weeks before the last frost or directly sown outdoors after the soil has warmed. * When transplanting outdoors, do not disturb the roots. * Plant in soil mounds or hills, and thin to 2 of the best plants per hill. * Using a good-quality garden fertilizer of your choice, following the manufacturer's directions, will increase your yields. * Water during hot, dry periods. Seed Information: * Lifecycle: annual (vegetable) * Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months * Sun Requirement: full sun * Spacing: 24" apart * Depth: 1/2 inch * 35-40 Cantaloupe Seeds Per Packet * Seeds/Oz: 850 * Ideal Germination Temperature: 75-85°F * Sowing Method: Transplant Additional Information: * Heirloom Year: 1823 Heirloom * Plant Scientific Name: Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis * Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½" Online resale prohibited.