Our premium Cantaloupe Seeds produce vigorous, spreading vines that yield round, netted fruits with juicy orange flesh and a naturally sweet, refreshing flavor. This warm-season crop thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for backyard gardens and small farms across Jamaica. Cantaloupe is perfect for fresh snacking, fruit salads, smoothies, and juices, offering a delicious and nutritious harvest. With proper spacing, consistent watering, and good soil preparation, you can enjoy sweet, homegrown cantaloupe straight from your garden with Seeds Jamaica 🌱
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Cantaloupe Seeds
$700.00 JMD
Grow sweet, fragrant cantaloupe at home! Perfect for fresh snacking, fruit salads, and refreshing juices.
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Nothing beats homegrown watermelon in Jamaica's summer heat! Sweet, refreshing, and worth the space they require.
Season
Wet Season (May-Sep)
Best Months
April - June
Germination
7-10 days
Harvest
80-100 days
Difficulty
Moderate
Sun
Full Sun
Water
High
Spacing
72-96 inches
Per Pack
20-30 seeds
Plant with: Corn, Sunflowers, Marigolds
Avoid: Potatoes
Uses: Fresh eating, juice, fruit salads
💡 Quick Tip: Needs LOTS of space. Yellow belly + dry tendril = ripe. Reduce water at maturity.
📖 Complete Growing Guide
Homegrown watermelon is infinitely sweeter than store-bought. They need space and patience, but the payoff is incredible.
**Growing Tips:**
• Plant in hills after soil is warm
• Need consistent water, especially during fruit development
• Reduce watering as fruits mature (improves sweetness)
• Know when to pick: yellow belly spot, dried tendril, hollow sound
• Space plants 6-8 feet apart
**Varieties:**
• Sugar Baby - small (icebox type)
• Crimson Sweet - large, striped
• Yellow flesh varieties - sweet and unique
**Signs of Ripeness:**
• Yellow spot where melon touches ground
• Dried, brown curly tendril near stem
• Hollow sound when thumped
**Growing Tips:**
• Plant in hills after soil is warm
• Need consistent water, especially during fruit development
• Reduce watering as fruits mature (improves sweetness)
• Know when to pick: yellow belly spot, dried tendril, hollow sound
• Space plants 6-8 feet apart
**Varieties:**
• Sugar Baby - small (icebox type)
• Crimson Sweet - large, striped
• Yellow flesh varieties - sweet and unique
**Signs of Ripeness:**
• Yellow spot where melon touches ground
• Dried, brown curly tendril near stem
• Hollow sound when thumped
Description
Shipping & Returns
Delivery: Island-wide delivery within 2-5 business days.
Free Shipping: On orders over $5,000 JMD.
Returns: 7-day return policy for unused items in original packaging.
