{"product_id":"melon-mango","title":"Melon - Mango","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Seed Count: 15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Golden yellow pocket sized melon from China! Sometimes called the Vine Peach, these melons are primarily grown for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecanning, preserves, jams, pies, and a variety of cooked dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The small, flavorful fruits develop a rich, sweet\/tart tropical flavor and firm flesh that holds up beautifully when cooked or preserved. A productive and unusual addition to the garden, Mango Melon is a wonderful choice for gardeners interested in preserving old-fashioned flavors and putting their harvest to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type: Annual vining melon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDays to Maturity: 75–90 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit: Small, oval-shaped melons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Color: Golden yellow when mature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlesh: Firm, flavorful, and aromatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit: Vigorous trailing vines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Uses: Canning, preserves, jams, pies, cooking, and fresh eating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarting Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before your last expected frost, or direct sow after the soil has warmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil temperatures should be at least 70°F for best germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant seeds ½–1 inch deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination typically occurs within 5–10 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a location with full sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace plants 24–36 inches apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow plenty of room for vines to spread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun (8+ hours daily)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm temperatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsistent moisture during fruit development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong, frost-free growing season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater deeply and consistently throughout the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilize periodically throughout the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid excessive nitrogen once flowering begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive vines plenty of room to spread or grow them vertically on a sturdy trellis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest fruits when they reach their mature color and begin developing their characteristic aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor preserving and cooking, fruits can be harvested when mature but still firm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle carefully to prevent bruising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the harvested melons for preserves, jams, pies, canning, and other cooked recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMango Melon represents the kind of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eold-fashioned kitchen garden variety valued for putting a harvest to work in many different ways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Rather than being grown solely as a dessert melon, its firm texture and flavorful fruit make it especially useful for cooking and preserving. Varieties like this were prized by gardeners who wanted crops that could be transformed into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejams, preserves, pies, and pantry staples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to enjoy long after the growing season ended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beebe Seed Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50720116474095,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/8451\/6335\/files\/9AC5CF84-10AE-4784-A4F3-87565F3E8380.jpg?v=1788970442","url":"https:\/\/beebeseeds.com\/products\/melon-mango","provider":"Beebe Seed Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}