{"product_id":"banana-melon-cucumis-melo","title":"Banana Melon (Cucumis melo)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unique heirloom variety produces long, banana-shaped fruits with smooth, light green skin that turns yellow when ripe. Flesh is salmon-colored and super sweet, with a spicy, tropical fragrance. Fruits reach lengths of 16 to 24 inches and weights of 5 to 8 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 seeds minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 7-14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturity: 80 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect sow ½” deep in full sun after last frost or start indoors 3-4 weeks prior to last frost. Harden off seedlings before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in hills of 6-8 seeds; thin to 3-4 plants. Hills should be 6’ apart in all directions, or plant in rows and thin to 8-12” between plants in rows 6-8” apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Annie's Heirloom Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48491891589397,"sku":"A1032","price":3.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/0984\/4245\/files\/Banana-Melon__20564.1666482887.1280.1280.jpg?v=1724264270","url":"https:\/\/anniesheirloomseeds.sbs\/products\/banana-melon-cucumis-melo","provider":"Annies Heirloom Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}