{"product_id":"squash-winter-tahitian-melon","title":"Winter Squash Seeds, Tahitian Melon","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e). This near-legendary butternut-type was one of the first rediscovered heirlooms that fueled the early heirloom movement. Fruit is large, to 40 lbs. or more, though 12 to 20 pounds is more common. The orange flesh is richly fragrant, very sweet and delicious. A long keeper, it has many uses. Has been known to produce as much as 100 pounds of squash per plant. The huge, rugged plants grow in a wide range of conditions, even in the heat of a Southwest summer. Introduced by Thompson and Morgan in 1977 from seed grown by our friend Steve Spangler of Exotica Rare Fruit Nursery in Vista, California. Steve was among the earliest people to grow Tahitian Melon squash in this country from seed said to have been brought from the exotic islands of Tahiti by a sailor in the 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tahitian Melon squash grows best in warm, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Deep, consistent watering is essential, especially during fruit development. Mulching helps retain moisture and control weeds. Squash is not frost tolerant, so be sure to plant after all danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511151853854,"sku":"SQ282","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/squash_winter_tahitian_melon.jpg?v=1782397342","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/products\/squash-winter-tahitian-melon","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}