{"product_id":"melon-cantaloupe-imperial-45-seeds","title":"Melon Seeds - Cantaloupe - Imperial 45","description":"\u003cp\u003e65-85 days. The Imperial 45 variety of cantaloupe is a large melon with a sweet taste. The vine produces melons that reach maturity in sixty five to eighty five days. These seeds do best with full sun, in zones three to nine. Rich, sandy soil is preferable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Imperial 45 Cantaloupe Melon Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65-85 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e ½\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, sandy, Ph 7 to 7.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiseases\/pests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resistant to alternaria, powdery mildew, and downy mildew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light golden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e1 oz - Approximately 1,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Approximately 4,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 1,600 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Approximately 8,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Imperial 45 cantaloupe seeds can be sown indoors and transplanted outdoors after two to four weeks. When sowing, plant the seeds half an inch deep, with two to three feet between plants and four to six feet between rows. The Imperial 45 cantaloupe will thrive in rich, sandy soil, with a pH level between 6.5 and 7.5. While the cantaloupe is growing, monitor the vine and pinch off any blossoms or smaller melons. By doing this, you can redirect the energy from the vine to the biggest fruits. When watering the vine, it’s best to do so at a low level. This will prevent the leaves from getting wet, which can cause and spread disease through the vine. When the Imperial 45 cantaloupe melons are slightly golden, they should easily be pulled from the vine. Picked melons will keep for several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/54475-cantaloupe-nutrition.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ethis article\u003c\/a\u003e by Live Science about the nutritional value of cantaloupe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":35546607157403,"sku":"32774","price":5.58,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":35546607190171,"sku":"32773","price":7.62,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":35546607222939,"sku":"32772","price":19.82,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":35546607255707,"sku":"37838","price":64.89,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/6454\/9531\/products\/melon-cantaloupe-imperial-45-seed-wm.jpg?v=1597674019","url":"https:\/\/earthpak643-com.myshopify.com\/products\/melon-cantaloupe-imperial-45-seeds","provider":"earthpak643.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}