Green Flesh Rocky Ford Cantaloupe Seeds

Key Features

• Premium Green Flesh Rocky Ford Cantaloupe Seeds, a classic heirloom muskmelon variety known for its sweet, aromatic green flesh.

• Non-GMO seeds suitable for home gardens, backyard patches, and small farms.

• Produces medium-sized melons with firm rind and high sugar content—popular in searches for sweet cantaloupe seeds, heirloom melon seeds, and muskmelon seeds for planting.

• Thrives in warm, sunny climates with well-draining soil.

• Highly productive vines ideal for gardeners wanting consistent yields.

Specifications

• Seed Name: Green Flesh Rocky Ford Cantaloupe

• Scientific Name: Cucumis melo

• Type: Warm-season annual

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Heirloom: Yes

• Fruit Flesh Color: Green

• USDA Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual)

• Season: Spring to early summer

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

• Soil Type: Loose, sandy loam, well-draining

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.0

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Maturity: 75–90 days

• Vine Type: Sprawling vine

• Spacing: 2–3 feet apart; 4–6 feet between rows

• Watering: Moderate; avoid overhead watering

• Best Use: Fresh eating and garden growing

Planting Guide

1. Sowing Time: Start seeds outdoors after frost when soil reaches 70°F (21°C).

2. Depth: Sow seeds ½ inch deep.

3. Spacing: Plant 2–3 seeds per hill and thin to strongest plant.

4. Soil: Use well-draining sandy soil enriched with compost.

5. Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy; reduce watering as fruits ripen.

6. Sunlight: Provide full sunlight for best sweetness.

7. Support/Care: Mulch around plants to control weeds and maintain moisture.

8. Harvesting: Melons are ready when the stem slips easily from the fruit and aroma is strong.