{"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. Maintain consistent watering, especially during fruit development, and ensure good air circulation to reduce disease pressure on foliage and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511278666014,"sku":"OML112","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/melon_small_persian.jpg?v=1782399352","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/products\/melon-small-persian","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}