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Cucumis melo ssp. Reticulatus Group 'Hales Best'

Hales Best Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo ssp. Reticulatus Group 'Hales Best')

Cucumis melo ssp. Reticulatus Group 'Hales Best'
Hales Best Cantaloupe
Hale's best was developed by a Japanese market gardener in California around 1920. It combines excellent flavor with early maturity. Oval with deep green skin and golden netting. The flesh is salmon color, aromatic and sweet. Matures about 80 days after sowing in the garden.
EdibleFruit
Africa, South Asia
0 - 1 FT
0 - 0
Green
Dull : Soft
Edible : Vine
Yellow
Summer
Easy
Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun)
Rich : Well-drained
Medium

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