{"product_id":"kirkagac-melon","title":"Kırkağaç Melon","description":"\u003cp\u003e25 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKırkağaç Melon is a traditional Turkish heirloom muskmelon, famous for its sweet, aromatic flesh and excellent storage quality. It grows well in the Gulf when planted during the cooler seasons and prefers warm, sunny conditions with well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"383\" 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=\"384\" data-end=\"576\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ijbxa6\" data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eBest sowing time in the Gulf:\n\u003cul data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16lkxl3\" data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"455\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eFebruary to April\u003c\/strong\u003e (Spring crop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"azsr77\" data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eAugust to October\u003c\/strong\u003e (Autumn\/Winter crop – recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vaj0st\" data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eAvoid sowing during extreme summer heat (above \u003cstrong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"574\"\u003e40°C\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"701\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ahglt0\" data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eSoak seeds in \u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"648\"\u003elukewarm water for 6–12 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fkzpig\" data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eNo cold stratification is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eUse fertile, sandy loam soil with excellent drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"799\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c5zv0r\" data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"817\"\u003e40% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fy8l3\" data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"831\"\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i44vgv\" data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e20% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"188oljn\" data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e10% Perlite or coarse sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zlgwyg\" data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e6.0–7.2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t7hbgy\" data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ptskmj\" data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eSow directly into the garden or start in seed trays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7io0vy\" data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003ePlant seeds:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e5qb28\" data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e2–3 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x1rc77\" data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eSow \u003cstrong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003e2–3 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e per hole, then thin to the healthiest plant after germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13nfcc2\" data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d3xeri\" data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eIdeal germination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rfjppp\" data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e24–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qvdkqf\" data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eIdeal growing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"158626\" data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e22–35°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m5sj1p\" data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eRequires:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ohd8zy\" data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eFull sun (6–8+ hours daily)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mebt03\" data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pjwjtk\" data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13sjba4\" data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eWater deeply \u003cstrong data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e2–3 times per week\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on weather and soil type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14ggev9\" data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eReduce watering as fruits mature to improve sweetness and flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g4h5c2\" data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eAvoid wetting leaves to minimize fungal diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10vvbzx\" data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003eSeeds usually germinate within:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b1npr4\" data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003e5–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tz994r\" data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zn80oa\" data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eIf started in trays, transplant seedlings when they have:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tyh9us\" data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e2–3 true leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11ethcx\" data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eSpace plants:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13v5hqk\" data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e60–90 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p9nt71\" data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eSpace rows:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"174cyp9\" data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003e1.5–2 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bbh8qx\" data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ntoj1p\" data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eFruits are ready:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c8u3ia\" data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003e80–100 days after sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qm3w0z\" data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eHarvest when:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"188dlu1\" data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eThe rind changes to its mature color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xuekkm\" data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eA strong sweet aroma develops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rnw0bu\" data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eThe stem begins to crack or partially separate from the fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3bs2m3\" data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eGulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nvdka9\" data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eAugust–October\u003c\/strong\u003e planting usually gives the best results in the Gulf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tadvwh\" data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003eApply organic mulch to keep the soil cool and reduce water evaporation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"luifwo\" data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003eFertilize every \u003cstrong data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003e2–3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e with a balanced fertilizer, then switch to a potassium-rich fertilizer during fruit development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19cgf6q\" data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003eTrain vines on trellises where space is limited, supporting fruits with nets if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y5lmrg\" data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003eProtect young plants from sandstorms and extreme heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tohum Cenneti","offers":[{"title":"Default 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