{"product_id":"delicious-51-muskmelon","title":"Delicious 51 Muskmelon","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelicious 51 Muskmelon seeds — a classic heirloom cantaloupe variety celebrated for its exceptionally sweet, salmon-orange flesh and heavenly fragrance. With a thin, netted rind and rich flavor, this melon is a summer garden staple that delivers old-fashioned taste you just can't find at the grocery store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach vine produces large, oval fruits averaging 5–6 lbs, bursting with juicy sweetness at peak ripeness. Whether sliced fresh, blended into smoothies, or served at a summer gathering, Delicious 51 never disappoints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 weeks before last frost date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e After last frost when soil reaches 70°F (21°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant seeds 1 inch deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2 grams avg 50-90 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–24 inches apart in rows 4–6 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (8+ hours per day)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply 1–2 times per week; reduce watering as fruit ripens for sweeter flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-draining, sandy loam soil (pH 6.0–6.8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 days at 75–85°F (24–29°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 80–90 days from transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe when the stem slips easily from the fruit and the blossom end gives slightly to pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip: Melons love the heat!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Seed Baskets ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48235988156630,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/9841\/1222\/files\/delicious-51-muskmelon.png?v=1778422485","url":"https:\/\/theseedbaskets.org\/products\/delicious-51-muskmelon","provider":"The Seed Baskets ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}