"Hale's Best" has been around forever, but never equaled. Your grandmother grew it, and almost every "great cantaloupe" you've ever enjoyed has been this variety. It's a rapidly growing vine with melons of great rich orange color, lots of juice, and a small seed cavity giving you maximum goodness per melon. Gotta' have these in your garden.  Produces 4 to 5 pounds. fruits measuring 5-1/2 by 7 inches. Fruits are heavily netted and lightly ribbed. Drought-resistant variety with sweet flavor. Resists powdery mildew. Sweet flavor develops in the last two weeks. Reduce water.  Harvest in about 79 days. Germination rate about 70% or better.

Our Non-GMO seeds are sustainable. Our packaging is environmentally friendly, climate friendly, reusable, and recyclable. David’s Garden Seeds is a Veteran owned business that has been offering quality seeds since 2009. Seeds packed for 2023 in the great state of Texas, USA. Order today!

We recommend you check with experts (like your County Extension Agent) in your area for the best growing practices before you plant.