{"product_id":"melon-cantaloupe-hales-best-jumbo","title":"Melon Cantaloupe Hales Best Jumbo","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eMelon Cantaloupe Hales Best Jumbo is a well-known cantaloupe melon variety valued for its excellent flavour, early cropping, and attractive large fruits. The melons are oval shaped with ribbed, heavily netted skin that develops a golden tint as the fruit matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eThe flesh is thick, deep orange, sweet, juicy, and highly fragrant. Fruits can weigh around \u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"850\"\u003e4lb or more\u003c\/strong\u003e in good growing conditions, making this a strong choice for gardeners who want a productive and flavourful melon variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eFor best results in the UK, grow Hales Best Jumbo under cover in a greenhouse, polytunnel, or warm protected area. It can also be grown outdoors in a very warm, sunny, sheltered position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11b0u9i\" data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003ePopular cantaloupe melon variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zxaozx\" data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eEarly cropping type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ha9t9w\" data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eLarge oval ribbed fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"184820l\" data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eHeavy golden netted skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q8khke\" data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eFruits can weigh around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e4lb or more\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cnhvqd\" data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eThick deep orange flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tzi056\" data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eSweet, fragrant flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1augvji\" data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eBest grown under cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vwk94z\" data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eCan be trained to save space or left to trail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q1mci1\" data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eSow in late spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gkjop\" data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eSow in warmth, such as on a windowsill or in a heated greenhouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b7nvfn\" data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eSow in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e3 inch pots\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fee11h\" data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eSowing depth: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e½ inch\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1na2arj\" data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eSow \u003cstrong data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e3–4 seeds per pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ju5nac\" data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003eGermination usually takes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003e5–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fld7hj\" data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003eAfter germination, thin to the strongest seedlings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nlkae0\" data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003ePlant into larger pots or final growing position once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iya4jb\" data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eBest grown under cover for reliable results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f92dze\" data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003eOutdoor growing is possible only in very warm, sheltered locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"27z3ec\" data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003ePlants can be trained vertically to save space or left to trail naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lunera Seeds","offers":[{"title":"80","offer_id":53704290468208,"sku":null,"price":8.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/0859\/6592\/files\/ChatGPTImageMay1_2026_11_16_47PM.png?v=1777666632","url":"https:\/\/luneraseeds.com\/products\/melon-cantaloupe-hales-best-jumbo","provider":"Lunera Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}