{"product_id":"petit-gris-de-rennes-melon","title":"Petit Gris de Rennes melon","description":"\u003cp\u003e10 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetit Gris de Rennes is a famous French heirloom melon that produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"294\"\u003esmall to medium-sized fruits with a gray-green, lightly ribbed rind and deep orange, exceptionally sweet and fragrant flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is prized for its rich aroma, fine texture, and excellent flavor. The fruit is rich in \u003cstrong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"465\"\u003evitamins A and C, potassium, dietary fiber, beta-carotene, and antioxidants\u003c\/strong\u003e. Although it prefers warm weather, it grows successfully in the Gulf when planted during the cooler growing season and provided with full sun and well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"675\" 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=\"676\" data-end=\"882\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1egz9mw\" data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"732\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eFebruary to April\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended for spring harvest)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"178y5uv\" data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eLate August to September\u003c\/strong\u003e (for autumn harvest in suitable Gulf regions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uaqyvw\" data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eAvoid sowing during the coldest winter weeks and the peak summer heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1835t2y\" data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eSoak seeds in \u003cstrong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"949\"\u003elukewarm water (25–30°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"967\"\u003e6–8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fkzpig\" data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eNo cold stratification is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"olnpcy\" data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eOptional: Soak seeds in seaweed extract or a seed-starting solution to improve germination and seedling vigor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eUse fertile, sandy, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c5zv0r\" data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003e40% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fy8l3\" data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i44vgv\" data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e20% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"188oljn\" data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e10% Perlite or coarse sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zlgwyg\" data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e6.0–7.2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t7hbgy\" data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5v11fg\" data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eSow seeds directly into the garden or in large containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4vzhkp\" data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003ePlant \u003cstrong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003e2–3 seeds per planting hole\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l606g1\" data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eSow seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003e2–3 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ry5bkm\" data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eThin to the strongest seedling after germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13nfcc2\" data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vhhj4p\" data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eIdeal germination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e24–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jlc9cn\" data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eIdeal growing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e22–32°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1thppe2\" data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003eRequires \u003cstrong data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1716\"\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=\"1725\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pjwjtk\" data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13ms36o\" data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eWater deeply when the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e3–5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil becomes dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10sk4yx\" data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003eReduce watering during the last \u003cstrong data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003e2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before harvest to improve sweetness and aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yq4qpp\" data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eAvoid waterlogging and overhead watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b1npr4\" data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003e5–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"12jlq0w\" data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mc6xq7\" data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e90–120 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lunowx\" data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e180–220 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"efjej7\" data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003eAllow enough space for vines to spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bbh8qx\" data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4sx3e9\" data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003eHarvest \u003cstrong data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003e75–90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e after sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xt7fsh\" data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003eFruits are ready when:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8xx2ns\" data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003eThe rind changes from gray-green to a slightly golden tint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oqs9g6\" data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003eThe fruit develops a strong, sweet fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12ute59\" data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003eThe blossom end softens slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"via65y\" data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003eThe fruit begins to separate easily from the stem (\"full slip\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1s7vi2w\" data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003eFertilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hoy0td\" data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003eFeed with a balanced fertilizer every \u003cstrong data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003e2–3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z0dcap\" data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003eDuring flowering and fruit development, use a fertilizer higher in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2618\"\u003epotassium and phosphorus\u003c\/strong\u003e for sweeter, higher-quality fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3bs2m3\" data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2677\"\u003eGulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"3186\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cem3j7\" data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2737\"\u003ePlant during spring or early autumn for the best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j5dvsq\" data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2818\"\u003eApply organic mulch to retain soil moisture and reduce root-zone temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jitra0\" data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2916\"\u003eAvoid excessive nitrogen after flowering to encourage fruit production rather than vine growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jlixpt\" data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"2975\"\u003eEnsure good air circulation to minimize fungal diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pz5tz4\" data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"3062\"\u003eMonitor for aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, melon fruit flies, and powdery mildew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"43l1vc\" data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3186\"\u003ePetit Gris de Rennes grows successfully in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3166\"\u003ehome gardens, raised beds, farms, and large containers\u003c\/strong\u003e with full sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tohum Dünyasi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48275632881882,"sku":null,"price":1.25,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/1026\/1978\/files\/PetitGrisdeRennesmelon.jpg?v=1785236451","url":"https:\/\/www.alldrops.store\/products\/petit-gris-de-rennes-melon","provider":"All Drops 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