- A Cantaloupe with melons maturing to 3-5 pounds that does well in hot, humid areas and is one of the most Downy Mildew resistant and productive melons.
85 Days to maturity. Cucumis melo. Organic Edisto 47 Cantaloupe Melon Seeds. A non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, heat-tolerant, humidity-tolerant Cantaloupe Melon. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, and Alternaria Leaf Spot. The Edisto 47 variety grows melons weighing 3-5 pounds with juicy and sweet salmon-colored flesh. The vines are incredibly vigorous, with large leaves. Good shipper. The Edisto 47 cantaloupe melon is an excellent summer crop that thrives in the heat and full sun. It is highly favored in the southeastern United States as it tolerates the climate well. ~1,000 seeds/oz.