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Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe — Melons

70-80days to harvest

4-8days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow when soil temperature reaches 65°F or start indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost date.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, deep but infrequent watering
Soil: Well-drained sandy loam with good fertility
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 24-36 inches
Height: 6-9 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Golden-yellow with light netting, orange flesh
Size: 2-3 pounds
Shape: Round to slightly oval, compact
Flavour: Sweet with classic cantaloupe flavor and aromatic finish

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, individual servings, fruit cups, breakfast dishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, spider mites, striped cucumber beetle
Diseases: Bacterial wilt, downy mildew, alternaria leaf blight
Resistance: Good resistance to rust and powdery mildew for an heirloom

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	May – June	July	July – August	October – September
3	May	June – July	June – August	September – October
4	April – May	June	June – July	September – October
5	April	May – June	May – July	August – October
6	April	May – June	May – July	August – October
7	March – April	May	May – June	August – September
8	March	April – May	April – June	July – September
9	February	March – April	March – May	June – August
10	January – February	March	March – April	June – July
11	January	February	February – March	May – June
12	January	February	February – March	May – June
13	January	February	February – March	May – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, thrips, and other pests that commonly attack melons

MarigoldsDeters cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for cucumber beetles and squash bugs, repels aphids

RadishesRepels cucumber beetles and squash borers, quick harvest allows space for melon spread

SunflowersProvides beneficial shade and wind protection, attracts pollinators essential for melon fruit set

CornOffers natural support and shade, creates beneficial microclimate without competing for nutrients

BeansFixes nitrogen in soil benefiting heavy-feeding melons, grows vertically without competing for space

OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and provides general pest deterrent through aromatic compounds

Avoid

PotatoesCompetes heavily for water and nutrients, can harbor diseases that affect melon plants

CucumbersAttracts same pests (cucumber beetles, squash bugs) and susceptible to similar diseases

Aromatic herbs (strong)Strong herbs like sage can inhibit melon germination and early growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 34
Protein (g): 0.84
Fat (g): 0.19
Carbohydrate (g): 8.16
Fibre (g): 0.9
Sugars (g): 7.86
Vitamin A (µg): 169
Vitamin C (mg): 36.7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.05
Vitamin K (µg): 2.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.072
Folate (µg): 21
Calcium (mg): 9
Iron (mg): 0.21
Magnesium (mg): 12
Phosphorus (mg): 15
Potassium (mg): 267
Zinc (mg): 0.18
Selenium (µg): 0.4

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the melons growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe?

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