Rockmelon Hales Best Seeds

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.