{"product_id":"imperial-45-cantaloupe-seeds","title":"Imperial 45 Cantaloupe Seeds – Non-GMO","description":"\u003cp\u003eImperial 45 is a dependable, high-yielding cantaloupe (\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e) prized for its heavy netting, thick sweet orange flesh, and small seed cavity. If you want reliable melon seeds that produce uniform 4–5 lb fruits with excellent flavor, this classic variety delivers season after season. It was bred for productivity and disease tolerance, making it a favorite for home gardens and market growers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat for gardeners with a long, warm summer who want sweet, aromatic melons for fresh eating, and for anyone wanting a proven, forgiving cantaloupe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMelons love heat. Direct-sow after the last frost once soil reaches 70°F, or start indoors 2–3 weeks early and transplant carefully. Sow seeds 1 inch deep, thin to the strongest plants, and space 24–36 inches apart in rows 5–6 feet apart. Give full sun and rich, well-drained soil. Grows as an annual in USDA zones 4–11.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady about 80–90 days from sowing. Melons are ripe when the netting is pronounced and the fruit slips easily from the vine at the stem with gentle pressure, releasing a sweet aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy fresh in fruit salads, blended into smoothies, wrapped with cured ham, or chilled as a summer snack. The compact seed cavity means more flesh per fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012852605135,"sku":"ORIFCI_03_01","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Cantaloupe-Imperial-45-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266647934.png?v=1783372992","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/imperial-45-cantaloupe-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}