Hearts of Gold · Cantaloupe
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | May 5th |
| Last Frost | May 19th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 19th |
| Harvest Begins | Aug 7th |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 21st |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 65°F
and nights stay above 55°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 10 days first.
Direct sow preferred — this crop has sensitive roots and does not transplant well.
If starting indoors, use biodegradable pots and disturb roots as little as possible when moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 80 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Vine |
| Support Needed | Trellis |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 80 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 65 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 55 |
| Harden Off (days) | 10 |
Expert Note: For Hearts of Gold, wait for consistently warm soil before transplanting (cold soil quickly stalls cucurbit growth), and protect plants for the first 1–2 weeks with row cover if nights are cool.