{"product_id":"rich-sweetness-mini-melon-seeds","title":"Rich Sweetness Mini Melon Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eRich Sweetness Melon Seeds | Rare Heirloom Asian Melon | Sweet Crisp White Flesh | High Yield Garden Fruit\u003cbr\u003eCucumis melo \u003cbr\u003eListing is for 1 packet of minimum 15 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow one of the sweetest and most unique heirloom melons in the garden! Rich Sweetness is a beautiful heirloom melon that produces small to medium-sized fruits that turn yellow with orange stripes when ready for harvest. Inside, the crisp white flesh is incredibly juicy with an exceptionally sweet flavor that has made this variety a favorite among home gardeners. Unlike many grocery store melons, Rich Sweetness develops an intense honey-like sweetness while maintaining a refreshing crisp texture. The flavor is mild, fragrant, and perfect for fresh eating on hot summer days. This productive variety grows on vigorous vines that produce numerous fruits throughout the season. The vines also do not get too large or long so its a great melon choice for smaller gardens or growing in containers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater: \u003c\/strong\u003eLet the soil dry out a little bit in-between watering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eConsistent applications of fertilizer is important to promote lots of new, healthy, green growth to outpace the diseases and pests. Amend the soil with some organic granular fertilizer like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" rel=\"noopener\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49qTkVt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEspoma Garden-Tone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e before direct sowing the seeds. Or sprinkle some into the planting hole if using transplants. Apply 1\/4 cup of this fertilizer every 10-14 days to keep the nutrient supply consistent. I don't recommend using a synthetic fertilizer when fertilizing this frequently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen \u0026amp; How To Sow Seeds: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eDirect sowing is preferred after your last spring frost date. In warmer climates can also direct sow at end of summer for a fall harvest. I prefer to grow this under a trellis to grow vertically. Dig a trench about 1\/2 inch deep, sprinkle in some seeds, cover with soil, and water them in. For growing over the ground: sow 2-3 seeds in a mound, 1\/2 inch deep, spaced 2FT apart, in rows spaced 3FT apart. Can also sow seeds indoors in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" rel=\"noopener\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4sdr6VB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4 inch pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e, filled with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" rel=\"noopener\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44HHNyw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eseed starting mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off\"\u003e, 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date to get an early start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 days after direct sowing the seed \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow \u0026amp; When To Harvest: \u003c\/strong\u003eRich Sweetness melons are ready to harvest when they turn from green to orange. To harvest, use clean garden shears or a sharp knife to cut the stem, leaving about 1–2 inches attached to the fruit. Avoid twisting or pulling the melon off the vine, as this can damage both the fruit and the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMelons get a lot of leaf diseases caused by pathogens like molds, fungus spores, bacteria etc... Spray with 1 cup of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e3% hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water to clean and disinfect. Repeat every 5 days or so as a preventative, or until you notice the spread of the disease has stopped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Pests:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eCritters like rabbits love to munch on newly germinated seedlings, so protection from small animals might be required. If you notice the leaves are chewed up and there are small black, green, or orange balls, worms\/caterpillars are chewing up the plants. Spray with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4s7AZ7c\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pdnUXx\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" target=\"_blank\"\u003espinosad\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e to treat for the worms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? \u003c\/strong\u003eNot yet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Tips\/Information: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerrasgarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48625414963425,"sku":"MELON015","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/richsweetnessmelon1.jpg?v=1783352055","url":"https:\/\/www.jerrasgarden.com\/products\/rich-sweetness-mini-melon-seeds","provider":"Jerra's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}