Israeli Old Cantaloupe is a specialty heirloom prized for exceptionally sweet, aromatic fruit and generous 7- to 8-pound oval muskmelons. These non-GMO seeds produce melons with creamy white flesh, a smooth yellow-orange rind, minimal netting, and no prominent ribs. The high sugar content and distinctive flavor make Israeli Old a standout for fresh summer eating, fruit salads, chilled soups, smoothies, and sweet-and-savory pairings. Vigorous vines perform best with full sun, warm soil, regular moisture, ample space, and dependable pollination. Harvest in approximately 85 days under favorable conditions.

Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 3/26. WILL.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%.

Why Choose Israeli Old Cantaloupe?

• Exceptional Sweetness: Produces richly aromatic melons with exceptionally sweet, creamy white flesh.
• Large Oval Fruit: Melons typically weigh about 7 to 8 pounds for a generous harvest.
• Distinctive Rind: Smooth yellow-orange rind with minimal netting and no prominent ribs.
• Specialty Heirloom: A classic variety valued by gardeners seeking unusual flavor and premium fruit quality.
• Versatile Summer Fruit: Excellent for fresh slices, fruit salads, smoothies, chilled soups, and savory pairings.
• Open-Pollinated and Non-GMO: Traditional seed that can be saved from mature fruit for future gardens.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Plant in full sun with at least 8 hours of direct light each day.
• Timing: Direct sow after frost danger has passed when soil temperatures reach at least 65°F, or start seeds indoors about 3 to 4 weeks before transplanting.
• Soil: Use fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.8. Mix finished compost into the planting area before sowing.
• Spacing: Give vigorous vines plenty of room, spacing hills about 4 to 6 feet apart in rows about 6 feet apart. Use supported slings if growing vertically.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during vine growth and fruit development. Reduce watering as melons approach ripeness to help concentrate flavor.
• Feeding: Apply compost or balanced fertilizer at planting, then shift toward a fruiting fertilizer once flowering begins.
• Pollination: Bees are essential for fruit set. Grow pollinator-friendly flowers nearby and avoid sprays during bloom.
• Harvesting: Watch for a strong aroma, a change in background color, and the fruit beginning to slip from the stem. Harvest carefully and allow the melon to finish softening indoors if needed.

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Cooking Methods

• Fresh Slices: Serve chilled on its own or with lime, mint, basil, or a pinch of salt.
• Fruit Salads: Combine with berries, citrus, peaches, grapes, and fresh herbs.
• Prosciutto and Melon: Wrap ripe slices with prosciutto for an easy sweet-and-savory appetizer.
• Smoothies: Blend with yogurt, citrus, berries, cucumber, or mint for a naturally sweet drink.
• Chilled Soup: Purée with yogurt, lime, mint, and a pinch of salt for a refreshing cold soup.
• Salsa: Dice with jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, and lime for a sweet-heat fruit salsa.

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Nutritional Information

Applies to harvested cantaloupe, not planting seeds. Per 1 cup (160 g) diced cantaloupe:

• Calories: 54
• Total Fat: 0.3g (0% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 26mg (1% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 13g (5% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 1.4g (5% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 12.6g
• Protein: 1.3g
• Vitamin A: 299mcg (33% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 57mg (63% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 427mg (9% Daily Value)
• Folate: 33mcg (8% Daily Value)

*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Nutritional values are estimates for harvested fruit from mature cantaloupe plants.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Fruit size, sweetness, yield, and maturity vary with climate, soil, pollination, watering, care, and harvest timing. The listed maturity period is an estimate under favorable conditions.
• Seed Storage: Store unused seeds in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. Seal opened packets for best viability.
• Planting Zones: Cantaloupe is a warm-season annual. Plant after frost danger has passed and soil has warmed, following local frost dates and growing-season conditions.

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