ROCKMELON ‘Hale’s Best’ Seeds
Botanical Name: Cucumis melo
- A classic rockmelon variety known for its sweet, juicy orange flesh and smooth, netted skin.
- Highly flavorful, perfect for fresh eating, fruit salads, and desserts.
- Rich in vitamins A and C, providing hydration and nutrients.
- Plants are vigorous and produce medium to large melons, typically weighing 1.5 – 2.5 kg.
- Adaptable to a variety of soil types, thriving in warm, sunny conditions.
- Best grown in well-drained, fertile soil with plenty of space to spread.
- Typically matures in about 80 – 90 days from sowing.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual vine, sprawling habit
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: October – December
- Subtropical: September – December
- Tropical: March – June
- Cool: October – December
- Arid: September – December
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: 2 – 3 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Direct into garden beds or containers
- Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6 – 7; enrich with compost
- Spacing: 1 – 1.5 meters between plants
Details:
- Water regularly to keep the soil moist, especially during fruit development.
- Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Harvest:
80 – 90 days after sowing, when the melons are fully mature and the skin changes color.
