How to Grow Cantaloupe Hales Best
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis 'Hales Best'
Your complete guide to growing Cantaloupe Hales Best.
When to Plant Cantaloupe Hales Best
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | June | July – September | October – August |
| Zone 2 | May – June | July – August | October – September |
| Zone 3 | May | June – August | September – October |
| Zone 4 | April – May | June – July | September – October |
| Zone 5 | April | May – July | September – October |
| Zone 6 | April | May – July | August – October |
| Zone 7 | March – April | May – June | August – September |
| Zone 8 | March | April – June | July – September |
| Zone 9 | February | March – May | June – August |
| Zone 10 | January – February | March – April | June – July |
| Zone 11 | January | February – March | May – June |
| Zone 12 | January | February – March | May – June |
| Zone 13 | January | February – March | May – June |
Companion Plants for Cantaloupe Hales Best
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids, thrips, and flies while potentially enhancing melon flavor
Fixes nitrogen in soil and provides ground cover to retain moisture
Provides beneficial shade and wind protection without competing for nutrients
Deters nematodes, aphids, and cucumber beetles that commonly attack melons
Acts as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids, draws pests away from melons
Repels aphids and provides general pest deterrent properties
Breaks up soil for better root growth and deters cucumber beetles
Attracts beneficial pollinators essential for melon fruit development
✗ Keep away from
Strong scents from mint or sage can inhibit melon growth and development
Competes for same nutrients and space, shares common diseases and pests
Produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of most garden plants including melons
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
