{"product_id":"fruit-cantaloupe-hearts-of-gold-100-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Fruit Cantaloupe Hearts of Gold 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Cantaloupe Hearts of Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of America’s most celebrated heirloom melon varieties, with a heritage dating back to the early 1900s. This time-honored variety produces vigorous, prolific vines spreading up to 72 inches, yielding abundant round melons with thick, deeply golden flesh and a distinctive heavily netted rind that serves as a reliable ripeness indicator. The flavor is exceptional — intensely sweet and aromatic with complex depth that modern hybrids struggle to replicate. Each fruit weighs 3–4 lbs with a 6 to 6½ inch diameter. Ready to harvest in approximately 79 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(19, 56, 5);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 11\/25. WILL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Fruit Cantaloupe Hearts of Gold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegendary American Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heritage dating to the early 1900s — one of the most beloved cantaloupe varieties in home garden history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntensely Sweet Golden Flesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep orange-gold interior with exceptional sweetness and aromatic complexity that modern hybrids can’t match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetted Rind Ripeness Indicator:\u003c\/strong\u003e The distinctive heavy netting tells you exactly when fruits are at peak ripeness — no guesswork required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProlific Yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous vines spread up to 72 inches and produce abundantly throughout the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought-Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resilient in dry conditions and resistant to powdery mildew — ideal for warm and Southern climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom \u0026amp; Open-Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Save seeds year after year from your best fruits for a self-sustaining garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants whose DNA has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — at least 8 hours per day. Cantaloupes need maximum heat and light for fruit development and sugar concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, sandy loam with a pH of 6.0–6.8. Amend with compost and ensure excellent drainage — soggy soil causes root rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow after last frost when soil temps reach 65°F+. Plant 4–6 seeds per hill, 1 inch deep. Thin to 2–3 plants per hill once established. Can start indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space hills 4–6 feet apart in rows 6 feet apart. Vines spread aggressively — plan for ample room or use vertical trellising with support slings for fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and consistently during vine growth. Reduce watering significantly as fruits approach maturity to concentrate sugars in the flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply balanced fertilizer at planting; switch to low-nitrogen, high-potassium formula once flowering begins to support fruit development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Male flowers appear first; female flowers follow. Bees are essential — hand-pollinate with a soft brush if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready at 79 days. Fruits are ripe when the stem slips easily from the vine with gentle pressure and the blossom end gives slightly. A sweet, musky aroma confirms peak ripeness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David’s Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David’s Garden Seeds has taken the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Seed Integrity Pledge\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safeseedpledge.org\/\" style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David’s Garden Seeds® holds a valid Vegetable Seed License, ensuring our seeds meet state and federal quality standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions. Usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Halve and scoop for the purest expression of the sweet, golden flesh — serve chilled for maximum flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProsciutto \u0026amp; Melon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wrap chilled slices in thin prosciutto for the classic Italian appetizer that showcases the exceptional sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoothies \u0026amp; Juices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend with lime juice and fresh mint for a refreshing summer drink packed with natural sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cube and combine with berries, herbs, and a honey-lime dressing for an elegant summer salad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSorbet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purée and freeze for a simple, intensely flavored cantaloupe sorbet with no added sugar needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalsa:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dice with jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, and lime for a sweet-heat fruit salsa perfect with grilled fish or chicken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(238, 23, 58);\"\u003eOrder Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOrder yours today and grow your own fresh cantaloupe in your spring and summer gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApplies to harvested cantaloupe (not planting seeds). 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Nutritional values are estimates for harvested fruit from mature cantaloupe plants.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit size, sweetness, and maturity may vary based on growing conditions, climate, and soil. Results may vary by region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Properly stored cantaloupe seeds remain viable for 4–5 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown as a warm-season annual in USDA Zones 3–11. Best in Zones 7–11 for full-season heat. 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