{"product_id":"melon-golden-delicious-honeydew-muskmelon","title":"Melon - Golden Delicious Honeydew Muskmelon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \"Golden Delicious Honeydew Muskmelon\" is considered a type of cantaloupe, as \"muskmelon\" is a broader category that includes cantaloupes, meaning all cantaloupes are technically muskmelons, but not all muskmelons are cantaloupes; so, a Golden Delicious Honeydew Musk Melon falls under the cantaloupe classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count: 1.300mg approx. 45 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharacteristics of honeydew\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Smooth, pale green, and ivory-like\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlesh\u003c\/strong\u003e: Firm but juicy, sweet, and pale green\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmell\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sweet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mild and subtly sweet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Crisp\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRipening\u003c\/strong\u003e: Continues to ripen a bit after being picked, but vine-ripening is best\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Starting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost, using peat pots for easy transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide bottom heat to encourage germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThin seedlings to the strongest ones once they develop a few true leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf starting indoors, plant seeds 1\"–1.5\" deep. If direct sowing, plant seeds 1\"-1.5\" deep in hills that are 3–6 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a sunny spot with well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrepare the soil by adding compost or organic matter to improve fertility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant seedlings in hills spaced 2-4 feet apart, with 5-6 feet between rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare during Growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly, especially during hot weather, but avoid overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply mulch around the plants to suppress weeds and retain moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide support for the vines using trellises or cages if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoneydew melons are typically pollinated by bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf bee activity is low, hand-pollinate by transferring pollen from male flowers to female flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck for ripeness by gently pressing on the melon - it should yield slightly to pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe skin of a ripe Golden Delicious Honeydew will be a creamy yellow color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCut the melon from the vine with a sharp knife, leaving a short stem attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImportant Considerations:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Delicious Honeydew melons thrive in warm weather, so ensure your climate is suitable before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bear Mountain Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46450963284025,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/4182\/3545\/files\/Melon_-_Golden_Delicious_Honeydew_Muskmelon.webp?v=1788657165","url":"https:\/\/bearmountainseeds.com\/products\/melon-golden-delicious-honeydew-muskmelon","provider":"Bear Mountain Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}