{"product_id":"traditional-scented-pineapple-melon","title":"Traditional Scented Pineapple Melon","description":"\u003cp\u003e25 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Scented Pineapple Melon is a fragrant heirloom melon known for its sweet, tropical pineapple-like aroma and juicy flesh. It thrives in warm climates and grows successfully in the Gulf when planted during the cooler seasons. It is suitable for home gardens, raised beds, greenhouses, and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"469\" 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=\"470\" data-end=\"628\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16lkxl3\" data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"507\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eFebruary to April\u003c\/strong\u003e (Spring crop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"azsr77\" data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"566\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eAugust to October\u003c\/strong\u003e (Autumn\/Winter crop – recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gx1eua\" data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"628\"\u003eAvoid sowing during periods of extreme heat above \u003cstrong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"627\"\u003e40°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"650\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"753\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ahglt0\" data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eSoak seeds in \u003cstrong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"700\"\u003elukewarm water for 6–12 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fkzpig\" data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eNo cold stratification is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eUse fertile, loose, well-drained sandy loam rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c5zv0r\" data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"883\"\u003e40% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fy8l3\" data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"897\"\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i44vgv\" data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e20% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"188oljn\" data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e10% Perlite or coarse sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"976\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zlgwyg\" data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"976\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"976\"\u003e6.0–7.2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t7hbgy\" data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15yw6wb\" data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eSow directly into the garden or in seed trays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7io0vy\" data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003ePlant seeds:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e5qb28\" data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e2–3 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jz0d9q\" data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eSow \u003cstrong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e2–3 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e per planting hole and thin to the strongest seedling after germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13nfcc2\" data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d3xeri\" data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eIdeal germination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rfjppp\" data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1249\"\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=\"1250\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eIdeal growing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"158626\" data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1298\"\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=\"1299\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eRequires:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ohd8zy\" data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1346\"\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=\"1348\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pjwjtk\" data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l5uazo\" data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eWater deeply \u003cstrong data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e2–3 times per week\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on weather and soil conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7ekknp\" data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eReduce watering slightly during the final \u003cstrong data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e1–2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before harvest to improve sweetness and aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m3uyk3\" data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eAvoid overhead watering to reduce fungal diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qara9x\" data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eSeeds usually germinate within:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fxtqbc\" data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003e4–8 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=\"1723\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kv9wxp\" data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eIf started in seed trays, transplant when seedlings have:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tyh9us\" data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1824\"\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=\"1825\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003eSpace plants:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13v5hqk\" data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1857\"\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=\"1864\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eSpace rows:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"174cyp9\" data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1898\"\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=\"1906\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16m2vjn\" data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003eFruits are generally ready:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"42ofr3\" data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003e80–95 days after sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11plux5\" data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003eHarvest when:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qgfuj9\" data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eThe rind develops its mature color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t0t8at\" data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003eThe fruit gives off a strong pineapple-like fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12ute59\" data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eThe blossom end softens slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ajxvu5\" data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003eThe stem begins to separate naturally 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=\"2195\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003eGulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17l7sgq\" data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003eAugust–October\u003c\/strong\u003e is the preferred planting season for most Gulf countries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fdq6k\" data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003eApply organic mulch to reduce soil temperature and conserve moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ecscti\" data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2510\"\u003eFertilize every \u003cstrong data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003e2–3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e with a balanced fertilizer, then switch to a potassium-rich fertilizer during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3b1ure\" data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2605\"\u003eTrellising improves airflow and fruit quality; support fruits with nets if grown vertically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p90nsd\" data-start=\"2606\" 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