Hales Best produces melons that average 4lbs. They have golden netting, and beautiful orange flesh that is sweet and aromatic. This variety is more drought tolerant but will do better when properly watered.
Planting Information:
When and Where to Plant: Spinach is a fast growing cool weather spring and fall crop. Select sunny location, cultivate, and fertilize with vegetable food. Plant in spring as soon as soil can be worked, repeating every 2 weeks until weather warms. Continue in late summer. Sow seed sparingly, firming soil over row.
Care: Thin first to 3 in. then to 6 in.. Use thinnings in salad.
Harvesting: Cut outer leaves when 6-8 in. long, leaving center to form new leaves.
Germination Time: 7 - 14 Days
Days to Maturity: 45 - 70 Days
Planting Depth: 1/2 in.
Seed Spacing: 1 in.
Spacing Between Rows: 12 in.
Space After Thinning: 5 in. - 6 in.
Light Requirements: Full Sun
