{"product_id":"karabey-black-winter-melon","title":"Karabey Black Winter Melon","description":"\u003cp\u003e20 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarabey Black Winter Melon is a traditional heirloom winter melon variety that produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"246\"\u003elarge oval fruits with a dark green to nearly black rind\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"304\"\u003esweet, aromatic, pale green to creamy-white flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e. The thick rind gives the fruit an excellent storage life, allowing it to be kept for several weeks or even months under cool conditions. It is rich in \u003cstrong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"521\"\u003evitamins A and C, potassium, dietary fiber, and antioxidants\u003c\/strong\u003e. This warm-season crop grows very well in the Gulf when planted during the appropriate season with full sun and well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"697\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v66mel\" data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eFebruary to April\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z5fvso\" data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"808\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eAugust to September\u003c\/strong\u003e (for autumn production in suitable Gulf areas)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sj7kg5\" data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eAvoid sowing during the coldest winter weeks and peak summer heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1835t2y\" data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eSoak seeds in \u003cstrong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"944\"\u003elukewarm water (25–30°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e6–8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fkzpig\" data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eNo cold stratification is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1117mfp\" data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eOptional: Soak seeds in seaweed extract to encourage stronger germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eUse fertile, sandy, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c5zv0r\" data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e40% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fy8l3\" data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i44vgv\" data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e20% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"188oljn\" data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e10% Perlite or coarse sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zlgwyg\" data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e6.0–7.2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t7hbgy\" data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"er4ce3\" data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eSow seeds directly into the garden or large containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4vzhkp\" data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003ePlant \u003cstrong data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e2–3 seeds per planting hole\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l606g1\" data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eSow seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003e2–3 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e7f0ca\" data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eAfter germination, thin to the strongest seedling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13nfcc2\" data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vg2s9n\" data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eIdeal germination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e24–32°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t9oyhi\" data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eIdeal growing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e24–35°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1thppe2\" data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eRequires \u003cstrong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1673\"\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=\"1682\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pjwjtk\" data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13ms36o\" data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eWater deeply when the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e3–5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil becomes dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1epctmu\" data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eReduce watering as fruits approach maturity to improve sweetness and storage quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5qao0d\" data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003eAvoid overhead watering whenever possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b1npr4\" data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e5–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"12jlq0w\" data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hplh40\" data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003e100–150 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uh1si5\" data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003e200–250 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i3kttx\" data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eAllow plenty of room for vines to spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bbh8qx\" data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m6335v\" data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003eHarvest \u003cstrong data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003e90–110 days\u003c\/strong\u003e after sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"el0rx9\" data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003eFruits are ready when:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2e9agd\" data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003eThe nearest tendril has dried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i02hfa\" data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003eThe rind becomes darker and harder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bzjp4f\" data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003eThe fruit develops its full size and characteristic aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12ute59\" data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003eThe blossom end softens slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1s7vi2w\" data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003eFertilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2528\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ondhmd\" data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2428\"\u003eApply a balanced fertilizer every \u003cstrong data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003e2–3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m1u0a1\" data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2528\"\u003eSwitch to a fertilizer higher in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003epotassium\u003c\/strong\u003e once flowering begins to encourage sweeter fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3bs2m3\" data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003eGulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"3080\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cem3j7\" data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003ePlant during spring or early autumn for the best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7q0thm\" data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2694\"\u003eApply organic mulch to conserve soil moisture and reduce root-zone temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c7mruy\" data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2792\"\u003eAvoid excessive nitrogen after flowering to encourage fruit development instead of vine growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j5d1ar\" data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2855\"\u003eEnsure good airflow around plants to reduce fungal diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qbz8sv\" data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2952\"\u003eMonitor regularly for aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, melon fruit flies, and powdery mildew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10neni9\" 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