Sweet Granite is the earliest-ripening cantaloupe. Developed for far northern, coastal, and mountain climates. Gardeners in these difficult, cool weather areas often grow their first ripe melons ever, using this variety. The oblong, orange-fleshed fruits have light netting, and average about 3 lb. Melons are sweet with average flavor. An open-pollinated precursor to newer hybrids. Harvest in about 70 days. Germination rate about 80% and better. David’s Garden Seeds is a Veteran owned business that has been offering quality seeds since 2009.