{"product_id":"casaba-melon","title":"Casaba Melon","description":"\u003cp\u003e20 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasaba Melon is a classic heirloom winter melon known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"269\"\u003elarge oval fruits with a wrinkled golden-yellow rind and sweet, juicy, pale green to creamy-white flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike many melons, Casaba has a mild aroma but an exceptionally sweet flavor when fully ripe. It is rich in \u003cstrong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"452\"\u003evitamins A and C, potassium, dietary fiber, folate, and antioxidants\u003c\/strong\u003e. This warm-season crop grows very well in the Gulf when planted during the recommended seasons with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1egz9mw\" data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"695\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eFebruary to April\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended for spring harvest)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z5gsvv\" data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"767\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eAugust to September\u003c\/strong\u003e (for autumn harvest in suitable Gulf regions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sj7kg5\" data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eAvoid sowing during the coldest winter weeks and peak summer heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" 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matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c5zv0r\" data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e40% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fy8l3\" data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i44vgv\" data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e20% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"188oljn\" data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e10% Perlite or coarse sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zlgwyg\" data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e6.0–7.2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t7hbgy\" data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5v11fg\" data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eSow seeds directly into the garden or in large containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4vzhkp\" data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003ePlant \u003cstrong data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e2–3 seeds per planting hole\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l606g1\" data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eSow seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003e2–3 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y91hwc\" data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eAfter germination, thin to the healthiest seedling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13nfcc2\" data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vg2s9n\" data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eIdeal germination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e24–32°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t9oyhi\" data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eIdeal growing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003e24–35°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1thppe2\" data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eRequires \u003cstrong data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e8–10 hours of direct sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mebt03\" data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pjwjtk\" data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13ms36o\" data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eWater deeply when the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003e3–5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil becomes dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bx910u\" data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eReduce watering as fruits mature to improve sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m3uyk3\" data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eAvoid overhead watering to reduce fungal diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b1npr4\" data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003e5–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"12jlq0w\" data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hplh40\" data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e100–150 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uh1si5\" data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003e200–250 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u6zd6n\" data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003eAllow sufficient space for vine growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bbh8qx\" data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m6335v\" data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003eHarvest \u003cstrong data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e90–110 days\u003c\/strong\u003e after sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qoth\" data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003eFruits are ready when:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1weczgi\" data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003eThe rind turns \u003cstrong data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003egolden-yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"up1xb2\" data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003eThe fruit reaches full size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nzkrn4\" data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003eThe stem begins to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12ute59\" data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003eThe blossom end softens slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14n4ha4\" data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003eCasaba melons continue to improve in sweetness for several days after harvest if stored in a cool place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1s7vi2w\" data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003eFertilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hoy0td\" data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003eFeed with a balanced fertilizer every \u003cstrong data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003e2–3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"imkhq9\" data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003eSwitch to a fertilizer higher in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003epotassium and phosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3bs2m3\" data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003eGulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"3036\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6x7fmg\" data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2642\"\u003ePlant during spring or early autumn for best performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jgj1l8\" data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003eApply organic mulch to conserve moisture and reduce soil temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n2b7l2\" data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003eAvoid excessive nitrogen after flowering to encourage fruit development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"72ubcu\" data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"2833\"\u003eEnsure good air circulation around vines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pz5tz4\" data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2920\"\u003eMonitor for aphids, 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