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Good performer in all areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ball 2076 Cantaloupe Melon Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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 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 Mild, similar to honeydew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ball 2076 Hybrid 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 Ball 2076 Hybrid cantaloupe will thrive in rich, sandy soil, with a pH level between 7 and 7.8. 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 cantaloupe melons are slightly golden, they should easily be pulled from the vine. Picked melons will keep for several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003c!--split--\u003e","published_at":"2017-06-30T11:45:01-06:00","created_at":"2017-06-30T11:45:05-06:00","vendor":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","type":"Vegetable Seeds","tags":["11","80-89 Days","Annual","Cantaloupe","Fruit","Full Sun","Hybrid","Non-GMO","Orange","Seeds","veg_cantaloupe","Warmer","Zone 10","Zone 4","Zone 5","Zone 6","Zone 7","Zone 8","Zone 9"],"price":1343,"price_min":1343,"price_max":30910,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":39192896904,"title":"100 Seeds","option1":"100 Seeds","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"37834","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":5026678800499,"product_id":10017881480,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-09-12T16:10:50-06:00","updated_at":"2018-09-12T16:11:01-06:00","alt":"Melon Cantaloupe Ball 2076 Hybrid Seed","width":700,"height":700,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/melon-cantaloupe-ball-2076-hybrid-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1536790261","variant_ids":[39192896904,39192897032,39192897096]},"available":true,"name":"Melon Seeds - Cantaloupe - Ball 2076 Hybrid - 100 Seeds","public_title":"100 Seeds","options":["100 Seeds"],"price":1343,"weight":9,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"740006034912"},{"id":39192897032,"title":"1000 Seeds","option1":"1000 Seeds","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"37835","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":5026678800499,"product_id":10017881480,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-09-12T16:10:50-06:00","updated_at":"2018-09-12T16:11:01-06:00","alt":"Melon Cantaloupe Ball 2076 Hybrid Seed","width":700,"height":700,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/melon-cantaloupe-ball-2076-hybrid-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1536790261","variant_ids":[39192896904,39192897032,39192897096]},"available":true,"name":"Melon Seeds - Cantaloupe - Ball 2076 Hybrid - 1000 Seeds","public_title":"1000 Seeds","options":["1000 Seeds"],"price":8040,"weight":9,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"740006023695"},{"id":39192897096,"title":"5000 Seeds","option1":"5000 Seeds","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"37836","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":5026678800499,"product_id":10017881480,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-09-12T16:10:50-06:00","updated_at":"2018-09-12T16:11:01-06:00","alt":"Melon Cantaloupe Ball 2076 Hybrid Seed","width":700,"height":700,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/melon-cantaloupe-ball-2076-hybrid-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1536790261","variant_ids":[39192896904,39192897032,39192897096]},"available":true,"name":"Melon Seeds - Cantaloupe - Ball 2076 Hybrid - 5000 Seeds","public_title":"5000 Seeds","options":["5000 Seeds"],"price":30910,"weight":9,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"740006034929"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/melon-cantaloupe-ball-2076-hybrid-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1536790261","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/non-gmo-sprouting-seed_1a01b41f-bd78-4a21-b932-0dc6b793e42b.jpg?v=1536790267"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/melon-cantaloupe-ball-2076-hybrid-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1536790261","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e85 days. The Ball 2076 Hybrid variety of cantaloupe is a large melon with a sweet taste. The vine produces melons that reach maturity in eighty five days. These seeds do best with full sun, in zones three to nine. Rich, sandy soil is preferable. The improved version of Ball 1776. Ball Seed considers this their best tasting melon. Very sweet. Heavily netted. Good performer in all areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ball 2076 Cantaloupe Melon Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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 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 Mild, similar to honeydew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ball 2076 Hybrid 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 Ball 2076 Hybrid cantaloupe will thrive in rich, sandy soil, with a pH level between 7 and 7.8. 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 cantaloupe melons are slightly golden, they should easily be pulled from the vine. Picked melons will keep for several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003c!--split--\u003e"}