{"title":"Melon Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"P6FYX2A\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e(\u003ci\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/i\u003e) We have heirloom melons that can mature in almost any climate. Try some of these sweet \u0026amp; juicy varieties this year and enjoy a taste trip into your past. Enjoy the flavor! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"melon-petit-gris-de-rennes","title":"Melon Seeds, Petit Gris de Rennes","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e). Dense 2- to 4- lb fruit has superbly sweet, flavorful, and perfumed orange flesh. This variety is early and well adapted to cool climates. This fine French variety is of the best quality and is the favorite melon of the French melon expert and author Bruno Defay. Rare in the U.S. One of our most requested market melons; specialty growers love them! We continue to receive rave reviews about this melon, which is surely one of the best Charentais types.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petit Gris de Rennes is a French heirloom cantaloupe known for its intensely sweet, orange flesh and aromatic fragrance. This small, round melon thrives in rich, well-drained soil and warm weather. Keep soil consistently moist during fruit development. Mulching helps retain moisture and suppress weeds. Provide adequate space or trellising to support vigorous vines and improve air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511008657694,"sku":"ML104","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/melon_petit_gris_de_rennes.jpg?v=1782393671"},{"product_id":"melon-sakata-s-sweet","title":"Melon Seeds, Sakata's Sweet","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e). A sweet treasure from historic Japan. These delightful melons are a mini-honeydew type! The lilliputian 3- to 4-inch round melons are very sweet with a high sugar content. Crisp and crunchy­; they have edible skins. This fine Japanese variety was developed by Sakata Seed Co., of Yokohama.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sakata’s Sweet melon is a Japanese variety known for its exceptional sweetness, juicy white flesh, and smooth-skinned, round fruit. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and benefits from full sun and warm temperatures. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Use mulch to control weeds and retain moisture. Provide ample space for vines or use trellising in smaller gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511024517406,"sku":"OML102","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/cld_693705d734fc2_OML102-Melon_Sakata_s_Sweet_bq3xa4.jpg?v=1782393808"},{"product_id":"pepino-melon","title":"Pepino Melon Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eSolanum muricatum\u003c\/em\u003e) One of our all-time favorite fruits! This eggplant relative produces fruit that ranges in size from a chicken egg to a large goose egg, with a cream-colored rind that often has beautiful purple stripes. It has a sweet, mild flesh that is very melon-like. Use fresh or cooked. Beautiful, glossy ornamental plants require a fairly long season and are grown like eggplants. We had an abundant crop of these delectable fruits this past season here in Missouri. This fun plant can be grown indoors. Pepinos are popular in Peru, New Zealand and Australia and have just recently started to become common in U.S. markets. This plant is native to the Andes Mountain region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511026975006,"sku":"GR117","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/melon_pepino.jpg?v=1782393861"},{"product_id":"ha-ogen-melon","title":"Melon Seeds, Ha'Ogen","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e). Also known as Israel Melon. An excellent-tasting, early melon and our favorite for texture. Commonly thought to have originated in Israel, where its name means “anchor” but may have actually originated in Hungary. Flavorful green flesh; good yields of nearly round, 3- to 4-lb fruit; a beautiful melon! Very fragrant. A longtime favorite of the Gettle family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ha'Ogen melons grow best in rich, well-drained soil and warm, sunny conditions. Their slightly ribbed green-gold rinds and aromatic pale green flesh make them highly prized. Maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during flowering and fruiting. Use mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep soil temperatures stable. Space plants to allow for ample airflow and vine development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511033266462,"sku":"OML150","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/melon_ha_ogen.jpg?v=1782394163"},{"product_id":"melon-mango-vine-peach","title":"Melon Seeds, Mango (Vine Peach)","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e). Grow your own delicious fruit for pies! Fruit tastes of honeydew melon and peach when cooked in desserts. The 3-inch fruit is the size of a peach, with a yellow rind and fruity-tasting white flesh. This variety was very popular in Victorian times for making sweet pickles, pies, and preserves. Developed in China and introduced into America in the 1880s. You can find easy recipes for melon pie online.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mango (Vine Peach) melons, also called mango melons or citron melons, are unique heirlooms prized for their fragrant, mango-like aroma and firm, golden flesh. They thrive in full sun, well-drained soil, and warm temperatures. Use mulch to retain moisture and reduce weed competition. These vigorous vines benefit from support or room to sprawl and regular watering during flowering and fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511038050590,"sku":"OML115","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/melon_mango_vine_peach.jpg?v=1782394260"},{"product_id":"tzimbalo-melon-pear-seeds","title":"Tzimbalo Melon Pear Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eSolanum caripense\u003c\/em\u003e). This little tropical marvel, a relative of tomatoes and pepino, looks like a tiny watermelon and tastes like a tangy honeydew melon—although it’s not a true melon! About the size of a grape, it ripens to yellow or pale green with delicate striping and bursts with juicy, complex flavor, with hints of cucumber, melon, and citrus. This rare South American fruit produces abundantly over a long season, thriving in gardens and greenhouses, and can even be overwintered indoors. Started like tomatoes, it yields heavily from early August until frost in our Missouri gardens. Harvest when the fruit softens. Fun, unique, and absolutely delicious!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tzimbalo Melon Pear, a close wild relative of the Pepino (S. muricatum), produces small, egg-shaped fruits with purple stripes and a tart-sweet flavor. Native to the Andes, it thrives in mild climates with rich, well-drained soil. This subtropical perennial requires consistent moisture, ample sunlight, and protection from frost. Pruning can improve airflow and fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511038574878,"sku":"GR135","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/melon_tzimbalo.jpg?v=1782394194"},{"product_id":"melon-banana","title":"Melon Seeds, Banana","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e). Banana-shaped fruit with smooth, yellow skin and sweet, spicy, salmon-colored flesh. 16 to 24 inches long, 5 to 12 lbs. It was listed in 1885 by J. H. Gregory’s Catalogue, which said, “When ripe it reminds one of a large, overgrown banana... It smells like one, having a remarkably powerful and delicious fragrance.” This is one of Jere’s all-time favorites; very sweet and great for markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banana melons thrive in nutrient-rich, well-draining soil with full sun exposure. Amending soil with compost before planting helps support vigorous vine growth and sweet fruit development. Use mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Regular watering is key, especially during dry spells, but avoid overwatering to prevent rot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511039820062,"sku":"AML113","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/melon_banana.jpg?v=1782394445"},{"product_id":"melon-honeydew-orange-flesh","title":"Melon Seeds, Honeydew Orange Flesh","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e). The crisp and crunchy texture of a honeydew with fragrant orange flesh and a complex muskmelon and honeydew flavor! Light green, smooth skin; cantaloupe-colored orange flesh. A unique twist with sublime flavor!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeydew Orange Flesh melons thrive in well-drained, fertile soil with plenty of sunlight and warm temperatures. Their smooth, pale green rind hides vibrant orange flesh known for its sweetness and flavor. Use mulch to maintain moisture and suppress weeds. Provide consistent watering and ample space for vines to spread or trellis for improved airflow and fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511042277662,"sku":"AML104","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/melon_honeydew_orange_flesh.jpg?v=1782394436"},{"product_id":"melon-tigger","title":"Melon Seeds, Tigger","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e). The most amazing looking melon we have grown. The fruit is vibrant yellow with brilliant fire-red, zigzag stripes (a few may be solid yellow), simply beautiful! It is also the most fragrant melon we have tried, with a rich, sweet, intoxicating aroma that will fill a room. The mild-tasting white flesh gets sweeter in dry climates. Small in size, the fruit weighs up to 1 lb. The vigorous plants yield heavily, even in dry conditions. This heirloom came from an Armenian market located in a mountain valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tigger melons are eye-catching heirlooms with yellow-and-orange striped rinds and aromatic, mildly sweet white flesh. They thrive in well-drained, fertile soil and require full sun for best growth. Use mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. These vigorous vines perform well on trellises or with room to sprawl, and regular, deep watering encourages optimal fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511042539806,"sku":"OML107","price":3.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/melon_tigger.jpg?v=1782394357"},{"product_id":"melon-rich-sweetness-132","title":"Melon Seeds, Rich Sweetness 132","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e). A tiny and wondrous melon from the former Soviet Union. Vibrant color, intense sweet aroma, and juicy, honeydew-like flesh make this a favorite edible ornamental. Allow the vines to climb a trellis or fence, and you will be rewarded with luminous striped fruit about the size of a tennis ball. Its whimsical eye appeal and intoxicating scent will transform landscape and garden designs into a fairy land, but the fruit isn’t just photogenic; it’s also deliciously sweet and juicy! The vines produce a large yield, early in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich Sweetness melons are a striking heirloom variety from Russia, known for their vivid red and yellow striped rinds and crisp, mildly sweet white flesh. These small melons thrive in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. Mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weed pressure. Their compact vines are well-suited for small gardens or container growing with vertical support.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511043129630,"sku":"OML126","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/melon_rich_sweetness_132.jpg?v=1782394573"},{"product_id":"old-time-tennessee-melon","title":"Melon Seeds, Old Time Tennessee","description":"\u003cp\u003e95 Days. An old favorite of ours. Produces huge, oblong melons that weigh 12-14 lbs and have a deeply creased rind. Their orange flesh is superior, being loaded with unique fruity undertones and a sweetness not often found in modern melons. High sugar content. Fragile melons are not good keepers but are winners with gourmet foodies. 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It was a new selection of an older variety called the Centre melon, said to have originated in Armenia. It is not entirely clear how the turban-shaped melon with the distinctive knob on its bottom end came to be named for the “Swedish Nightingale,” but references to it as such began appearing just a few years after Jenny Lind wrapped up her two-year tour of America in 1852. In its day, the Jenny Lind did not spread much beyond the mid-Atlantic region, though today it is a culinary classic!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jenny Lind melons are a historic heirloom variety prized for their small size, sweet green flesh, and unique turban-shaped blossom end. Plant them in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun and consistent watering. Use mulch to regulate soil moisture and temperature. Provide plenty of space for vines to sprawl or train them vertically to optimize airflow and garden space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511056302366,"sku":"AML117","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/melon_jenny_lind.jpg?v=1782395114"},{"product_id":"melon-golden-honeymoon","title":"Melon Seeds, Golden Honeymoon","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e). A honeydew melon with a brilliant, gold rind and delicious green flesh; unique flavor. Two weeks earlier than regular honeydew; excellent yields. Will rarely sunburn; a great keeper, unique and rare!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Honeymoon melons flourish in warm, fertile soil with full sunlight and consistent watering. Their pale green flesh and golden-yellow skin offer a sweet, refreshing flavor. Mulch around plants to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and maintain even soil temperature. Adequate spacing between plants encourages healthy air flow and reduces the risk of mildew or fungal disease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511059382558,"sku":"AML119","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/melon_golden_honeymoon.jpg?v=1782394918"},{"product_id":"melon-tommy-apple","title":"Melon Seeds, Tommy Apple","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e). Mr. Tommy Apple has tended this gourmet cantaloupe in his home garden by the banks of the Snake River in eastern Oregon since the 1970s, after a local nurseryman gave him the seeds. He was introduced to it as “Oriental melon;” the fruit was late to mature but remarkably tasty. This eastern Oregon landrace melon is oblong and varies in size from football sized to jumbo. Over the decades, Tommy has selected for earlier maturation, but he says the incredible, sweet, mellow flavor and refined texture are just as good as the original melons he received 50 years ago. For years, Tommy grew the seed of this amazing variety for us, harvesting the fruit by hand each morning, walking barefoot with a fruit sack slung around his shoulder. He said harvest is easy: the fruit picks itself! Indeed, the mature fruit turns a golden color and slips from the vine when perfectly ripe. Thanks to the hard work of Mr. Tommy Apple for stewarding this amazing heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Tommy Apple melon is a rare aromatic variety with firm flesh, and a subtly spicy, sweet flavor. This melon thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Regular, deep watering and mulching help maintain consistent soil moisture. Provide space for sprawling vines or use a trellis for vertical growth and improved airflow, which can reduce disease risks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511062495518,"sku":"AML131","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/melon_tommy_apple.jpg?v=1782395179"},{"product_id":"melon-madhu-ras-rajasthan-honey","title":"Melon Seeds, Madhu Ras Rajasthan Honey","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e). This is a small but delicious melon from Rajasthan, India. The name Madhu Ras means \"honey melon,\" an appropriate name for such a sweet fruit. These melons thrive in the hot and dry conditions of western India, and they will grow in similar conditions in the U.S. One of our favorites in trials, the flesh is soft and silky with a classic muskmelon taste. This is a rare find brought to us by Botanical Explorer Joseph Simcox, who found this special heirloom at a market in Delhi, India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madhu Ras Rajasthan Honey melons are a sweet, fragrant Indian variety well-adapted to hot, arid conditions. They thrive in full sun and light, sandy soils with good drainage. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged, especially during flowering and fruiting. Use mulch to conserve water, suppress weeds, and maintain soil temperature. 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Endangered due to war and the aggressive promotion of patented seeds in Iraq.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bateekh Samarra melons prefer warm temperatures, sandy-loam soil, and good drainage. Add compost or well-rotted manure before planting to improve fertility. Keep vines weed-free and use mulch to retain moisture. Trellising is optional but helps save space and improves airflow, reducing disease risk. Regular watering and full sunlight are essential for flavorful, sweet fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511112302878,"sku":"OML142","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/melon_bateekh_samarra.jpg?v=1782395643"},{"product_id":"melon-kiku-chrysanthemum","title":"Melon Seeds, Kiku Chrysanthemum","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e). A very rare and historic selection from Japan, this compact melon is ideal for pots. It is named for the Japanese chrysanthemum flower, which it is said to resemble. One of the best melons we found in Japan, with an incredibly unique flavor. Early and very productive. Its mellow, creamy flesh tastes like Greek yogurt with a hint of lychee; the flavor has also been compared to pear. The origin of Kiku melon is the Makuwa Uri melon, which came to Japan from China sometime in antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiku Chrysanthemum melons are a rare Japanese heirloom known for their intricate rind patterns, high sugar content, and floral aroma. They perform best in full sun with rich, well-drained soil. Mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weed pressure. 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Their small size and intensely fragrant, orange flesh make them a gourmet favorite. Maintain consistent watering and full sun exposure for best flavor. Mulch to control weeds and retain soil moisture, and provide ample space for vines to spread or trellis to elevate fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511125016862,"sku":"ML114","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/melon_charentais.jpg?v=1782396177"},{"product_id":"melon-kajari","title":"Melon Seeds, Kajari","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e). Easy to grow, early, and so productive. The flavor is world class. The perfect variety for most gardens, the best overall melon we carry! This amazing classic Indian melon was collected by Joseph Simcox. The fruit is a brilliant copper red and is striped in green and cream, making this an extremely unusual and beautiful melon. The pale green flesh is sweet, aromatic, and slightly musky in taste. Joe believes that this melon originated in the Punjab, and he spent more than 8 years trying to find seeds of this extremely interesting variety. Vine produces lots of 2-lb fruit. Customer favorite!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kajari melons are an Indian heirloom variety known for their striking striped skin and juicy, sweet flesh. They thrive in warm, well-drained soil and require full sun to produce their best flavor. Use mulch to retain moisture and reduce weed pressure. 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Fruit weighs 3 to 4 lbs and is produced on vines with resistance to drought and wilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Passion melon is known for its intensely sweet, juicy flesh and smooth texture. It performs best in warm climates with full sun and well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Maintain consistent watering and mulch to control weeds. Vertical training or ample spacing improves airflow, reduces disease, and supports even fruit development and ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511161618718,"sku":"AML149","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/melon_sweet_passion.jpg?v=1782397593"},{"product_id":"cucumber-armenian-yard-long","title":"Cucumber Seeds, Armenian Yard-Long","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e). These elongated, deeply ribbed fruit yield uniform, easily digestible, fluted slices. They are apt to twist and coil growing on the ground, but develop nice and straight when hanging from a trellis. Fruit reaches over 24 inches long, but is best harvested at about 15 inches. This classic Armenian “cucumber” is actually a melon genetically.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Armenian Yard Long cucumbers thrive in warm, dry climates and need consistent sun exposure and moderate watering. Though botanically a melon, they taste and grow like cucumbers. Provide strong trellising to keep fruits straight and clean. These vigorous vines appreciate rich soil and regular feeding. 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It was offered commercially in the U.S. in 1824, and it was illustrated in color in France in 1854 in the Album Vilmorin. This wonderful variety has become very rare. The fruit has netted skin and light green flesh that is firm, sweet, and highly perfumed. Productive plants can be trained up a trellis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ananas d’Amerique à Chair Verte is a French heirloom melon with aromatic green flesh and a sweet honey flavor. It thrives in warm, sunny conditions and benefits from fertile, well-drained soil. Provide plenty of room for vining or train vertically. 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A real old-time hillbilly variety that we are very pleased to offer.","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511215587614,"sku":"AML150","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/melon-missouri-gold-sasha-IMG_0050.jpg?v=1782398680"},{"product_id":"melon-small-persian","title":"Melon Seeds, Small Persian","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e). A mouth-watering delicacy from ancient times, its superior taste and texture make this a top melon in our tasting trials. Each fruit weighs about 5 pounds with netted skin and thick, orange flesh dripping with honey-sweet flavor. This Persian heirloom is thought to be the progenitor of the modern-day cantaloupe, and it has been a popular choice for centuries. One of Jere Gettle’s favorite melons to eat as a child, this heirloom has held a special place in many gardeners’ hearts as the granddaddy of all American-style cantaloupes! The Persian melon was a standard in early American gardens and remained popular throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, but recently this melon has all but disappeared from the seed trade and is becoming quite rare. We are determined to save this supremely good variety that was a choice fruit of the great Persian empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small Persian melons are prized for their smooth rinds, sweet orange flesh, and small, personal-sized fruits. They thrive in full sun and nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. Use mulch to retain soil moisture and minimize weed growth. 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This delicious personal-sized melon was almost lost and we are delighted to see it shine once again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Crispy melons thrive in warm, fertile soil with ample sun exposure and consistent watering. Known for their sweet, crunchy flesh and bright golden skin, they benefit from good drainage and space to spread. Mulching helps conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature. 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A delicious, silky textured cucumber-like melon originally from the Greek island of Chios. The mild, lightly honey-sweet flesh is velvety soft. A superb heat-tolerant cucumber substitute. Our seeds were shared with us from the St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Monastery gardens in Roscoe, NY. We have shared seeds with this monastery garden in the past and were delighted when they sent us seeds for this large, lightly fuzzy cucumber-like melon. The vines are vigorous and heat loving, producing masses of these “cukes\" that are very similar to Armenian cucumber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xylangouro Melon cucumbers are heat-loving vines that produce elongated, sweet-tasting fruits with a hint of melon flavor. Though botanically a melon, it is grown and eaten like a cucumber. These vigorous plants benefit from trellising, rich soil, and consistent moisture. 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It is improved to grow vigorously in a wide range of climates, including the U.S. 10- to 12 foot-long vines produce plenty of 2- to 3-pound, green- and cream-striped fruit with white flesh and a rather short shelf life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hara Madhu melons are heat-tolerant, high-sugar melons with sweet, aromatic green flesh and excellent resistance to hot, dry conditions. Grow them in loose, fertile soil with excellent drainage. Keep vines mulched to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Maintain consistent watering for optimal fruit quality and reduce stress during high-heat periods. Prune overcrowded vines to encourage airflow and fruit set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511773528350,"sku":"OML158","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/melon_hara_madhu.jpg?v=1782404693"},{"product_id":"melon-japanese-tiger","title":"Melon Seeds, Japanese Tiger","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e). This pocket-sized melon is a Japanese delicacy, with crisp, sweet flesh and beautiful tiger-striped skin. These melons top out at 10 to 12 ounces each. Vines will produce profusions of these tasty striped cucurbits. In Japan these are savored as a yummy dessert, or added or salads and savory preparations—a great all-purpose melon!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Tiger melons thrive in warm, sunny conditions with well-drained, fertile soil. Known for their eye-catching striped rinds and sweet, juicy flesh, they perform best with regular watering and adequate spacing for good air circulation. Mulching helps maintain soil moisture and suppress weeds. 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The Park’s Seed Company offered this variety in the 1950s; however, by the 1970s it was lost in the excitement of new hybrid melons and it fell into obscurity. Thankfully, this antique jewel is making a comeback as gardeners, chefs, and veggie lovers have started to resurrect some of history's forgotten heirlooms!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and benefits from full sun and warm temperatures. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Use mulch to control weeds and retain moisture. 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