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product_id: 75531283
title: "50 Hale's Best Cantaloupe Seeds for Planting - Sweet Aromatic Heirloom, Non-GMO, USA Grown by RDR Seeds"
brand: "rdr seeds"
price: "$12.47"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 10
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# Germinates in 4-8 days Up to 525 lbs yield Full sun, 6-8 hrs daily 50 Hale's Best Cantaloupe Seeds for Planting - Sweet Aromatic Heirloom, Non-GMO, USA Grown by RDR Seeds

**Brand:** rdr seeds
**Price:** $12.47
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍈 Grow the legend: Hale's Best Cantaloupe, where heritage meets harvest!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 50 Hale's Best Cantaloupe Seeds for Planting - Sweet Aromatic Heirloom, Non-GMO, USA Grown by RDR Seeds by rdr seeds
- **How much does it cost?** $12.47 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- rdr seeds enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted rdr seeds brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Premium Seed Protection:** Waterproof, humidity-resistant packaging ensures fresh seeds arrive ready to grow.
- • **True Heirloom & Non-GMO:** Open-pollinated since the 1920s, preserving authentic flavor and seed-saving tradition.
- • **Generous Harvest Potential:** 50 seeds can yield up to 525 lbs of sweet, aromatic cantaloupes—grow your own summer bounty!
- • **Fast & Reliable Germination:** Sprouts in just 4-8 days, letting you kickstart your garden early and confidently.
- • **Sun-Loving Heirloom Classic:** Thrives in full sun with 6-8 hours daily, perfect for USDA zones 4-11 and heat-tolerant growth.

## Overview

Hale's Best Cantaloupe Seeds offer 50 Non-GMO, heirloom seeds that produce sweet, aromatic orange-fleshed melons with a classic netted rind. Developed in California since the 1920s, these seeds yield up to 525 lbs under ideal conditions, germinate quickly in 4-8 days, and thrive in full sun across USDA zones 4-11. Packaged in waterproof packets, they’re perfect for fresh eating, slicing, and seed saving—bringing a century-old gardening tradition to your backyard.

## Description

Slice open a Hale's Best at peak ripeness and the kitchen fills with that unmistakable sweet, floral aroma. The salmon-orange flesh is dense, juicy, and rich - the kind of flavor that takes a full summer of sun to build. Developed by a California market gardener around 1920, this open-pollinated heirloom has stayed in American seed catalogs for over a century because it simply delivers season after season.Plant after your last frost, give the vines full sun and room to spread, and Hale's Best does the rest. These vines thrive in the heat, tolerate dry spells once established, and attract pollinators throughout the growing season. Each fruit typically weighs 4-6 pounds and matures in 80-100 days.Consistent moisture during establishment is the biggest factor for success. Once fruits begin swelling, tapering irrigation gradually concentrates the natural sugars that define this variety's flavor. Save seeds from your best melons and replant the next season - that's the beauty of a true heirloom.

Review: Delicious - These peas are heirloom seeds, meaning at the end of the growing season you can allow a few pods to stay on until they dry out and replant the resulting seeds. The pack is fresh, with a plant by date of December 2027. They germinated and grew well, producing large and really tasty pods. We prefer to eat them pod and all, but you can shell them if you like.
Review: Grow hundreds for the price of one "big-box-store", 6-pack - Easy, peasy! Grow hundreds of marigolds, for the price of one "big-box-store", 6-pack... excellent value for the large size, 400 seed count package. Germination rates were good, once I figured out how to do it! This year we've got marigolds everywhere; in the yard, in the planters and in the tomato and pepper beds (the French marigold keep the bad bugs from destroying the veggies). NON-GMO marigolds keep the NON-GMO veggies organic. AND marigolds are just a beautiful flower garden must-have. Yes I recommend these seeds. Yes, I would purchase again. Thank you.

## Features

- Hale's Best Jumbo Heirloom Cantaloupe - Sweet, aromatic orange flesh; classic netted rind; open-pollinated California heirloom since the 1920s; Non-GMO; ideal for fresh slicing and seed saving. Cucumis melo var. reticulatus.
- Yield Up to 525 LBS - 50 seeds can produce 150-525 LBS of cantaloupe under good conditions; based on 50 seeds x 20-70% survival x 15 lbs avg per plant; great for fresh eating, slicing, and saving seeds year to year.
- Sow or Start Indoors - Direct sow 0.5-1 in deep after last frost when temps reach 60°F+; or start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost in peat pots; germinates in 4-8 days; keep soil consistently moist.
- Full Sun, 36-48 In Spacing - Needs 6-8 hours sun; vines spread 5-6.5 feet; plant height 8-12 in; growth optimal at 70-90°F, active range 60-100°F; USDA Zones 4-11; thin to 1 seedling per hill for best fruit set.
- Waterproof Packet, Non-GMO, Packed in the USA - Seeds arrive in a waterproof packet protecting from humidity; Non-GMO; packed with care in the USA; includes seeds only (not live plants).

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0GVGR576H |
| Best Sellers Rank | #105 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #10 in Fruit Plants & Seeds |
| Brand | RDR Seeds |
| Brand Name | RDR Seeds |
| Color | Orange |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 16,016 Reviews |
| Expected Plant Height | 12 inches |
| Expected Planting Period | Spring |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Manufacturer | RDR Seeds |
| Material Feature | GMO Free, Heirloom |
| Material Features | GMO Free, Heirloom |
| Moisture Needs | Regular Watering |
| Number of Items | 50 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant |
| Product Care Instructions | Direct sow 0.5-1 in deep after last frost or start indoors 3-4 weeks early in peat pots. Full sun, space 36-48 in. Keep soil moist during establishment. Harvest when stem slips easily from fruit. |
| Soil Type | Sandy Soil |
| Special Feature | Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant |
| Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4-11 |
| Unit Count | 50 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** RDR Seeds
- **Color:** Orange
- **Expected Planting Period:** Spring
- **Indoor/Outdoor Usage:** Outdoor
- **Material Feature:** GMO Free, Heirloom
- **Special Feature:** Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant
- **Sunlight Exposure:** Full Sun
- **USDA Hardiness Zone:** 4-11
- **Unit Count:** 50 Count

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delicious
*by H***D on June 16, 2026*

These peas are heirloom seeds, meaning at the end of the growing season you can allow a few pods to stay on until they dry out and replant the resulting seeds. The pack is fresh, with a plant by date of December 2027. They germinated and grew well, producing large and really tasty pods. We prefer to eat them pod and all, but you can shell them if you like.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Grow hundreds for the price of one "big-box-store", 6-pack
*by M***R on July 1, 2026*

Easy, peasy! Grow hundreds of marigolds, for the price of one "big-box-store", 6-pack... excellent value for the large size, 400 seed count package. Germination rates were good, once I figured out how to do it! This year we've got marigolds everywhere; in the yard, in the planters and in the tomato and pepper beds (the French marigold keep the bad bugs from destroying the veggies). NON-GMO marigolds keep the NON-GMO veggies organic. AND marigolds are just a beautiful flower garden must-have. Yes I recommend these seeds. Yes, I would purchase again. Thank you.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality product
*by C***L on July 29, 2026*

Quality seeds. All seeds germinated and the plants are healthy, just now flowering and developing fruit.

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*Last updated: 2026-08-31*