Customer Service Hours
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Features
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Native
Africa, Asia, Australia, West Pacific Islands
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Vine
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe/Muskmelon Melon Seeds
Cucumis melo
Firm, juicy, and aromatic; up to 6" diameter, 3 pounds, with deep orange flesh. Skin is ribbed and heavily netted. Cross between 'Osage' and 'Nettedgem' from 1890.
Planting Melon
Days to Maturity
80 days
Plant Spacing
2–3 seeds per mound
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Vine
Planting Depth
¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 16 mounds. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 4'–6' apart |
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | 2–3 seeds per mound |
| Thinning | Thin to 1 plant per mound |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | Recommended for short-season areas. 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting within 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Sow into biodegradable pots that can be directly planted in the ground; roots are sensitive to disturbance. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–90°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Harvesting at the right time is very important with melons. Commercial growers harvest before melons are ripe, forcing them to ripen off the vine, but the last few days of ripening on the vine put a lot of sugars into the melon. Consequently, melons taste significantly better when vine ripened. How do you know when melons are ripe? Use these indicators: 1) The color between the surface netting is brown, not green. 2) A ripe melon will have a pleasant, fruity aroma at the blossom end. 3) A crack will form on the stem right near the point of attachment. This is called the "slip stage" and in a few days, the melon will detach from the vine with little effort and pressure. If it is somewhat difficult to detach the fruit from the vine, the melon is not ready yet. Do not allow to over-ripen. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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13 reviews
- Henry A.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/4/26These are my wife’s favorite.
They produced Many delicious melons, more than we needed and our neighbors love them too.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/7/26Hey Henry,
What a great problem to have - so many delicious Hearts of Gold melons that you had plenty to share with the neighbors! We love that your wife's favorites turned out to be such incredible producers and that you're spreading the joy of homegrown cantaloupe throughout the neighborhood! Sharing is caring! Thanks for sharing your fantastic growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Tiffany T.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars4/22/26No germination
These didn't germinate at all. I had a packet of the same variety from BI, 2024 year, and they all germinated.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/3/26Hey Tiffany,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’ve reached out via email to help. Quality is very important to us, and all of our seeds are regularly third-party tested to ensure strong germination rates. In many cases, germination issues are related to environmental factors like moisture, temperature, or planting depth. We appreciate your feedback and support — keep on growing 🌻
- Priscilla D. G.CA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/11/26Amazing!
Such a classic and staple to grow, easy too.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed - Anna “. M. G.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/7/25Best cantaloupe I've ever eaten
Im very happy with its flavor. I cut it from the vine and went straight to my kitchen to dice one up. It didn't get a chance to chill in the fridge before it was devoured. I will be growing this one next year 😌 ✨️
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests9/9/25Hey Anna,
Everything about the photo of your Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe is incredible! The color is perfect and it's almost like you can taste the melon! There's nothing better than hearing from a gardener who grew something so delicious it couldn't even make it to the fridge before being completely devoured - that's the ultimate compliment for any melon!
We're so thrilled you'll be growing them again next year. Once you experience that amazing flavor, it's hard to go back to store-bought!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- TonyaVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/14/255 Stars
Fast shipping and customer service for this company is awesome.