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Cucumis melo

Melon Cantaloupe - microgreens seeds

✨Crisp, refreshing melon micros with a clean, sweet‑green flavour - great for summer plates and drinks.

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    Grow the taste of summer in under two weeks — cantaloupe microgreens bring real melon sweetness to every plate.

    Grows uniformly in soil with minimal fuss — ideal for both first-time growers and commercial producers looking for a consistent, eye-catching tray.
    Ready to harvest in just 8–10 days from seeding, with visible sprouts appearing within 2–4 days — one of the more satisfying quick-turn crops in the microgreen world.
    Rich in vitamins A (β-carotene), C, E, and K, plus potassium and magnesium — a refreshing green that genuinely supports immune function and antioxidant defences.
    Delivers a surprising burst of sweet melon and fresh cucumber flavour with juicy, plump cotyledons — stunning as a garnish on charcuterie boards, fruit salads, or chilled summer soups.
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    Melon Cantaloupe - ready to harvest microgreens
    Melon Cantaloupe - microgreens seeds 

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    Grow the taste of summer in under two weeks — cantaloupe microgreens bring real melon sweetness to every plate.

    Grows uniformly in soil with minimal fuss — ideal for both first-time growers and commercial producers looking for a consistent, eye-catching tray.
    Ready to harvest in just 8–10 days from seeding, with visible sprouts appearing within 2–4 days — one of the more satisfying quick-turn crops in the microgreen world.
    Rich in vitamins A (β-carotene), C, E, and K, plus potassium and magnesium — a refreshing green that genuinely supports immune function and antioxidant defences.
    Delivers a surprising burst of sweet melon and fresh cucumber flavour with juicy, plump cotyledons — stunning as a garnish on charcuterie boards, fruit salads, or chilled summer soups.
    FULL SPECIFICATION TABLE

    General Specification

    Common Name Melon Cantaloupe microgreens
    Botanical Name Cucumis melo
    Seed Type Conventional, untreated, non-GMO
    Stem/Leaf Color Pale ivory stems; broad, succulent green cotyledons with a slightly glossy surface
    Flavor & Texture Sweet melon with fresh cucumber undertones; plump, juicy, and crisp — best harvested young before surface hairs develop
    Seed Count per 10g ≈250–350 seeds (≈25–35/g)

    Cultivation Data

    Difficulty Moderate — straightforward germination but requires attentive moisture management and good airflow to avoid damping-off
    Preferred Medium Soil (strongly preferred) or coco coir; consistent airflow essential after germination
    Seeding Density (1020 tray) 28–30g per 1020 tray (25×50cm)
    Seeding Density (10x10 cm) 2.2–2.4g per 10×10cm
    Expected Yield ≈200–280g per 1020 tray (approx. 7–10× seed weight)
    Soaking Not required; optional brief rinse only
    Blackout Days 3–5 days (cantaloupe benefits from a slightly longer blackout than most varieties for improved root anchoring)
    Watering, pH & Temp Bottom-water to keep medium evenly moist; avoid wetting stems. pH 6.0–6.5. Temperature 18–22°C. Maintain steady airflow after germination.
    Sprouting Time 2–4 days
    Harvest Time 8–10 days (harvest before first true leaves and surface hairs appear)

    Health & Nutrition

    Vitamins Vitamins A (β-carotene), C, E, K; B-complex including B3 (niacin)
    Minerals Potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, copper
    Notable Compounds Carotenoids (β-carotene, zeaxanthin, cryptoxanthin), polyphenols, dietary fibre, cucurbitacins
    Health Benefits Supports immune function and antioxidant defences via vitamins C and E; β-carotene promotes healthy vision and skin; potassium and magnesium support cardiovascular health; high water content makes these genuinely hydrating greens
    ABOUT

    Cantaloupe microgreens are one of the rare varieties that actually taste like the fruit they come from — a clean, sweet melon note with a whisper of cucumber freshness, no bitterness, no guesswork. The cotyledons are plump and succulent, almost translucent at the edges when backlit, and they snap with a satisfying juiciness that makes them as enjoyable to eat straight from the tray as they are to plate. Layer them over prosciutto and fresh figs, float them on a chilled gazpacho, or tuck them into a summer wrap where their gentle sweetness balances sharp cheeses beautifully. Cantaloupe microgreens are still rare enough in European markets to genuinely surprise and delight — grow a tray now and see exactly why chefs keep asking for them.

    GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
    1 Fill your tray with 3–4 cm of good potting soil or coco coir and level it gently — no soaking needed for these seeds, they're ready to go straight from the packet. Give the surface a light pre-water so it's evenly moist before you sow.
    2 Spread your seeds evenly across the surface at roughly 28–30g per 25×50cm tray (about 2.2–2.4g per 10×10cm). Don't overcrowd — cantaloupe seeds are large enough to see exactly where each one lands, so take a moment to nudge any clumps apart. Even spacing now means a lush, uniform canopy later.
    3 Mist the seeds lightly, then place a second tray on top as a blackout cover and weigh it down gently. Over the next 2–5 days the seeds will germinate quietly in the dark — you'll start to feel the pressure of the seedlings pushing against the cover, which is your cue that things are progressing beautifully.
    4 After 3–4 days, lift the cover and check: you should see pale, arching shoots reaching upward. If roots look shallow or seedlings seem floppy, give them one more day under the cover — cantaloupe genuinely benefits from a slightly extended blackout compared to brassicas, as this builds stronger root anchoring.
    5 Move the tray into bright indirect light or under grow lights. Keep the temperature at 18–22°C and water by bottom-watering (set the tray in a shallow dish of water for a few minutes) to keep the medium evenly moist without wetting the stems — this dramatically which is the main thing to watch with cucurbits.
    6 Watch the transformation: within a day or two of light exposure, the pale shoots will green up rapidly and the cotyledons will unfurl into broad, glossy paddles. Ensure good airflow around the tray — a small fan on low works perfectly. Stop watering a day before harvest to concentrate flavour and improve shelf life.
    7 Harvest at 8–10 days when the cotyledons are fully open and firm, and before any true leaves or fine surface hairs appear — at that younger stage the texture is at its juiciest and sweetest. Cut just above the soil line with clean scissors in the morning when sugars and water content are at their peak. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3–4 days.

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