2018 Seed Catalog

Cantaloupe – Hybrid Approx. 1,000 – 1,300 seeds per oz (continued)
Roadside – Hybrid – Fom-2(HR)
84 days, 6-8 lbs, 7.5”x 7.5”
• Round, deep ribs, fine netting, salmoncolored
flesh and a attractive appearance
• Flesh is firm with outstanding flavor and
ripens early
• Muskmelon type
• Ideal for home gardens and market
Size Catalog # Price
25 seed 72-79200 $ 3.99
100 seed 72-79210 10.78
250 seed 72-79220 23.16
500 seed 72-79230 44.69
1 M 72-79240 81.39
5 M 72-79250 383.85
Cantaloupe – Open Pollinated Approx. 1,000 – 1,300 per oz
Crenshaw - Heirloom
110 Days, 11x9”, 5-9 lbs
• Elongated, no sutures or net
• Green rind, yellows when ripe
• Distinctive flavor, salmon colored flesh
• Known as a gourmet melon and is sweetly
succulent; judged sweetest of all melons
• Early fall market sales; it bridges the gap
between seasons
Hales Best Jumbo - Heirloom 1924
86 Days, 6.5x7”, 4-4.5 lbs
• Oval light sutures, heavy net
• Good, early, non-hybrid
• Has long shelf life from it’s Casaba melon
parentage
1/8 oz 72-18410 $ 1.69
1/4 oz 72-18420 1.99
1 oz 72-18430 4.29
8 oz 72-18450 15.20
1 lb 72-18460 25.30
1/8 oz 72-18530 $ 1.39
1/4 oz 72-18540 1.79
1 oz 72-18550 1.99
8 oz 72-18570 6.19
1 lb 72-18580 10.30
Hearts of Gold - Heirloom 1890
90 Days, 6x6”, 3.5 lbs
• Round, no sutures, medium net
• Fragrant and flavorful, this muskmelon was the
most popular variety in the Midwest from the late
1800’s through the 1930’s
• Prolific non–hybrid
Honeydew Green - Heirloom – 1880’s
105 Days, 7.5x7”, 6 lbs
• Oval, no sutures, no net
• High sugar content, very sweet
1/8 oz 72-18650 $ 1.49
1/4 oz 72-18660 1.79
1 oz 72-18670 2.09
8 oz 72-18690 6.79
1 lb 72-18700 11.20
1/8 oz 72-18770 $ 1.39
1/4 oz 72-18780 1.69
1 oz 72-18790 2.29
8 oz 72-18810 7.29
1 lb 72-18820 12.29
Iroquois - Heirloom 1944 – Fusariam
80 Days, 7x8”
• Round - oval; excellent fresh market melon
• Wide ribbing, heavy, course netting on the
gray-green rind
• Deeply orange flesh, that is known for being
extremely fragrant and full-flavored
• Very sweet, rating higher on the brix scale
than most other varieties
• Durable rind and old fashioned appearance
1/8 oz 72-44280 $ 1.09
1/4 oz 72-44290 1.49
1 oz 72-44300 1.79
8 oz 72-44310 5.19
1 lb 72-44320 8.49
Cantaloupe is considered to be one of the healthiest foods in the world,
even when stacked against other fresh fruits and vegetables. The
popularity of cantaloupe as a staple in fruit salads and melon bowls
can’t be underestimated, and as such, they’re generally available yearround
in supermarkets in many parts of the world.
800-383-0865 • Hummert Seed & Supply • St. Joseph, MO • Fax: 816-232-6134
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