{"product_id":"melon-bateekh-samara","title":"Melon - Bateekh Samara","description":"\u003cp\u003eMinimum Seed Count: 15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPER RARE! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"469\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eA rare melon with roots stretching back through generations of Middle Eastern agriculture.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bateekh Samara produces beautiful fruits with refreshing, sweet flesh that has been enjoyed for centuries in some of the world's oldest farming regions. Known for its vigorous growth, heat tolerance, and excellent flavor, this heirloom melon thrives in warm summer conditions and rewards growers with delicious fruits perfect for fresh eating on hot days. This variety has over 1,000 years of cultural history in Iraq!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"489\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"717\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eSpecies: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCitrullus lanatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"572\"\u003ePlant Type: Annual vining melon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eDays to Maturity: 80–100 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eFruit Size: Medium-sized fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"678\"\u003eGrowth Habit: Vigorous trailing vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eFlavor: Sweet, refreshing, and juicy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"736\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"757\"\u003eStarting Seeds\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eDirect sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eSoil temperatures should be at least 70°F for best germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"910\"\u003ePlant seeds 1 inch deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"925\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eChoose a location with full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eSpace plants 3–5 feet apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eAllow plenty of room for vines to spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eGrow in fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eFull sun (8+ hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eWarm temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eRich, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eConsistent moisture during establishment and fruit development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eCare\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eWater deeply, especially during flowering and fruit formation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eReduce watering as fruits near maturity to help concentrate sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eFertilize periodically throughout the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eMulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eHarvest when the tendril nearest the fruit dries and turns brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003eThe underside of the melon should develop a creamy yellow field spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003eFruits should sound hollow when tapped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eEnjoy fresh for the best flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003eThe word \u003cstrong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003e\"Bateekh\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (بطيخ) is the Arabic term commonly used for watermelon throughout much of the Middle East. Varieties carrying the Bateekh name are often tied to regional farming traditions that have been passed down through generations. These melons are valued not only for their flavor but also for their connection to the rich agricultural heritage of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beebe Seed Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49826547138799,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/8451\/6335\/files\/FD1530C9-A19D-498E-B9B4-5D70DA0A8967.jpg?v=1781900243","url":"https:\/\/beebeseeds.com\/products\/melon-bateekh-samara","provider":"Beebe Seed Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}