Melon Seeds
Cucumis melo
Melon growing tips:
- Start melon seeds indoors in seedling trays or small seedling pots in seed starting soil that has essential nutrients in it 3-4 weeks prior to last frost.
- Cover the seeds with soil and keep the soil moist for quick germination.
- Make sure to keep the young seedlings under good light to have strong plants with sturdy, healthy stems and leaves.
- Transplant melon seedlings to garden or a pot with ample space for roots to spread after last frost in fertile soil.
- Feed with liquid fertilizer once every two weeks.
- Water regularly especially in flower stage. Reduce water when the fruits are maturing to improve flavor and sugar content. Mulch and always water at plant base to minimize disease.
- If the fruits are small, you can trellis melon plants to decrease disease pressure and improve air circulation.
- Melon thrives in hot and dry climate and does best in sandy soil with good drainage.
- Alternatively, to start melon seedlings, you can direct seed in ground after last frost. Note that it is possible for seeds to rot when they are direct-seeded if the soil is cool and moist before they can sprout so make sure the soil temperature is over 70F.
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Acur Seeds, Badem
Price range: $3.50 through $10.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageStaple acur variety in Antep, Urfa and Mardin of Türkiye. Typically grown for fresh eating and to carve to dry for winter stuffing recipes. Flavorful fruits are also great for pickling purposes.
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Acur Seeds, Gorkok
Price range: $3.50 through $13.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageTraditional acur melon in Western Turkey. Typically harvested when a few inch long. Excellent, burpless flavor. Common acur variety to be found at farmers’ markets in the region.
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Melon Seeds, Akbal (Gönen Tan)
Price range: $3.50 through $10.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageStaple melon of West/Northwest Turkey with 6-10 lb fruits, very sweet flavor. Round fruits have white rind with green stripes. Our commercial introduction.
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Melon Seeds, Gelenbe Candy
Price range: $3.50 through $10.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageOne of many Kırkağaç-type melon varieties of Western Turkey. Thick rind, large fruits, sweet and juicy flesh. A must-grow melon. Our introduction in the U.S.
