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Organic Sweet Melon Seeds | Non-GMO, Heirloom Fruit Seeds for Planting

Organic Sweet Melon Seeds | Non-GMO, Heirloom Fruit Seeds for Planting

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Name: Organic Sweet Melon Seeds | Non-GMO, Heirloom Fruit Seeds for Planting
Quantity: 50pcs, 100pcs, 200pcs, 500pcs
Days to Germination: 7-14 days
Sowing: Direct sow after last frost, 1/2 inch deep, or start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting
Light Preference: Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
Plant Height: 12-24 inches (vining habit, may require trellising)
Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches apart, rows 5-6 feet apart
Planting Zones: USDA Zones 3-10 (annual in cooler zones)
Harvest: 70-90 days after sowing; when fruit is fragrant, slightly soft at the blossom end
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil; pH 6.0-6.8; enrich with compost
Uses: Fresh eating, desserts, salads, smoothies
Latin Name: Cucumis melo (var. reticulatus or cantalupensis)

Planting Steps:

  • 1. Prepare soil with compost.
  • 2. Sow seeds 1/2" deep.
  • 3. Keep moist until germination.
  • 4. Thin seedlings.
  • 5. Mulch to retain moisture.
  • 6. Provide trellis if needed.
  • 7. Water deeply but avoid wetting foliage.
  • 8. Harvest when ripe.
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