{"product_id":"melon-moscatello","title":"Melon, 'Moscatello'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(C. melo)\u003c\/em\u003e This rare and recently recovered ancient Italian melon variety was historically grown in Lombardy and Emilio Romagna (in the area between Montova, Parma, and Reggio Emilia),  and is starting seeing a comeback thanks to a handful of small biodiversity-focused seed companies in Europe. Lightly ribbed and speckled spherical fruits ripen from green to straw color on the outside with very juicy and sweet yellow\/green flesh. Not one for shipping on account of its high water content, Moscatello is one to be treasured locally.\u003cbr\u003e85-90 days. UO\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacket: 25 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSOWING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSow indoors 3-4 weeks before your last frost date. Keep soil moist before emergence, growing at 80-90F, reducing to 75F. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTransplant out 2-3 weeks after your last frost date, when soil has sufficiently warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirect sow after 2-3 weeks after last frost when soil is 70F+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e Provide ample and even water when transplanting, and take care not to disturb roots. \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePLANTING DEPTH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSPACING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e18-24\" spacing in rows 5' apart.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEMERGENCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5-10 days @ soil temp 75-85F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFull sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFERTILITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMedium. Prefers well-drained, evenly moist, and well-balanced fertile soil with a pH of 6.5-7. Avoid the addition of excess Nitrogen to soil. Phosphorus and potassium are key for healthy fruit set. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eADDITIONAL NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe gentle while transplanting to keep root system undisturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsistent warmth and water is essential. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRow cover may be used for extra warmth and possible earlier fruit set. Remove as plants begin to flower. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep transplants through fruit set well watered. Cut back water a week or so before ripe to avoid bland tasting fruit. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uprising Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt","offer_id":44224941392105,"sku":"MEL-MO-pkt","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 oz","offer_id":44236430278889,"sku":"MEL-MO-1\/2oz","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/6203\/2046\/products\/moscatelloweb.jpg?v=1673339098","url":"https:\/\/www.uprisingorganics.sbs\/products\/melon-moscatello","provider":"Uprising Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}