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Melon 'Hales' Best'

Cucumis melo

Hales' Best is part of the Cucumis genus and is a Melon variety. Its scientific name is Cucumis melo 'Hales' Best'. This variety is an Fruit that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Hales' Best is known for growing to a height of approximately 30.0 cm (11.7 inches).

Be aware that Hales' Best Melon typically needs a fair amount of maintenance and care in order to grow successfully. Ensure that you are aware of the soil, sun, ph and water requirements for this plant and keep an eye out for pests. Pay attention to weeding, feed and pruning schedules to ensure your plant remains in peak condition.

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How to grow Melon 'Hales' Best'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Hales' Best is thought of as hardy, so Hales' Best will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months. Hales' Best requires a potting mix soil with a ph of 6.1 - 7.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Hales' Best from seed

Look to ensure a distance 1.89 feet (58.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Hales' Best about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Hales' Best

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Hales' Best is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Hales' Best

Melon 'Hales' Best' information

How long does Hales' Best take to grow?

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