{"product_id":"minnesota-midget-melon-1948","title":"Minnesota Midget Melon (1948)","description":"\u003cp\u003e20 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1mprui4\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"36\"\u003e🍈 Minnesota Midget Melon (1948)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1e5y46l\" data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eSeeding Instructions for Gulf Area\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"79\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"120\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"299\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fe4bxh\" data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eBest planted during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"170\"\u003emild to warm season\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Gulf:\n\u003cul data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"209\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wkd5\" data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eFebruary to April\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17kp1a2\" data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eIn cooler Gulf regions, a second planting may be possible:\n\u003cul data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"299\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dx59zy\" data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"299\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eSeptember to October\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"443\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5krikf\" data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"410\"\u003eUse \u003cstrong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"372\"\u003elight, sandy, fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e enriched with compost or aged manure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jvhrgm\" data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eIdeal soil pH:\n\u003cul data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"443\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zlh13z\" data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"443\"\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t7hbgy\" data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"643\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"118jepd\" data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eSow seeds directly in garden beds, raised beds, or large containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7io0vy\" data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"568\"\u003ePlant seeds:\n\u003cul data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"568\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e5qb28\" data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"568\"\u003e2–3 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14yomqp\" data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eSow:\n\u003cul data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"602\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e7matz\" data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"602\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"602\"\u003e2–3 seeds per hole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pdhg6x\" data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eSpace plants:\n\u003cul data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"643\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ovbzf8\" data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"643\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"636\"\u003e80–100 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13nfcc2\" data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"765\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cvief0\" data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eIdeal germination temperature:\n\u003cul data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"717\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r8ns6n\" data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"717\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"717\"\u003e24–32°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1txybxp\" data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"765\"\u003eRequires:\n\u003cul data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"765\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zwkk3y\" data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"765\"\u003eFull sun (\u003cstrong data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"764\"\u003e6–8+ 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=\"767\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nxdnfc\" data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eKeep soil evenly moist during germination and early growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yc8uwz\" data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eReduce watering slightly once fruits mature to improve sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"anfo3h\" data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eAvoid waterlogged soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"64wp5g\" data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eSeeds germinate in:\n\u003cul data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b1npr4\" data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"997\"\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=\"1v4gk4e\" data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cvzj2p\" data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eFruits are usually ready:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pt7yt1\" data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e70–90 days after sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3so0if\" data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eHarvest when fruits become fragrant and slightly soft at the blossom end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3bs2m3\" data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eGulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"km1gth\" data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eThis compact melon variety performs well in Gulf winter-to-spring warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g3apla\" data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eProtect plants from extreme temperatures above \u003cstrong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e40°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xt7160\" data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eMulching helps conserve moisture and cool the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rnrqba\" data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eGood airflow reduces fungal diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fchay1\" data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eExcellent for raised beds, containers, and small gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heritage Harvest Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47914754212058,"sku":null,"price":1.75,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/1026\/1978\/files\/minnesota-midget-heirloommelon_1400x_bcab0649-5fc8-40ed-8756-b3a9e1fc2c80.webp?v=1779746005","url":"https:\/\/www.alldrops.store\/products\/minnesota-midget-melon-1948","provider":"All Drops Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}