{"product_id":"organic-melon-hearts-of-gold-1-4-lb-ra4rka","title":"Organic Melon, Hearts of Gold (1\/4 lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelon\u003c\/strong\u003e - Hearts of Gold - \u003ci\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTender Annual\u003c\/b\u003e Heirloom. Hearts of Gold has an aromatic, sweet, deep-orange flesh. The fruit is thick and firm with a small cavity. It is heavily netted with medium ribbing. The fruit grows nearly round to 6\" in diameter weighing up to 4 lb. The plant is vigorous, extremely productive, and blight resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e The first flowers to appear on the vines are male, and drop naturally. The later flowers are female and form the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/b\u003e Melons like moderately rich, well-drained soils with plenty of phosphorous and potassium and a pH of 6.0-6.8. For flavorful fruits, melons need moderate water as seedlings, low water before transplanting, moderate water during growth, and low, even water during fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/b\u003e Start seeds indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost or seed directly after the last frost. Melons need plentiful heat to develop; use plastic mulch and row covers in cooler climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/b\u003e Melons are ripe when the rind changes color to yellow and gentle pressure separates the stem from the vine. Melons can store in the refrigerator for about a week, if you can keep from eating them that long!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Temperature: \u003c\/b\u003e65-80°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth: \u003c\/b\u003e1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination: \u003c\/b\u003e7-12 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight At Maturity: \u003c\/b\u003e12\"-18\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDays To Maturity: \u003c\/b\u003e70-97 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun\/Shade: \u003c\/b\u003eFull Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Spacing After Thinning: \u003c\/b\u003e3'-5'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eApprox Seeds per 1\/4 Pound: \u003c\/b\u003e4,020 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaceful Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49535723176164,"sku":"SNV8097B","price":2.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/0290\/0196\/files\/organic-melon-hearts-of-gold-1-4-lb_bc99535a-5fa8-4c09-849f-0ed598d2282d.jpg?v=1785401929","url":"https:\/\/groworganics.shop\/products\/organic-melon-hearts-of-gold-1-4-lb-ra4rka","provider":"Westbridge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}