{"product_id":"ga-melon-d-eau-halbert-honey-bio","title":"Organic 'Halbert Honey' Watermelon","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eOrganic 'Halbert Honey' watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) from the seed company Gaia, a heritage Texan variety with a sweet aroma and crisp pink flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eThe 'Halbert Honey' watermelon, developed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eH.A. Halbert of Texas\u003c\/strong\u003e and introduced in 1902 by W. 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A heritage variety prized for its remarkable sweetness, it thrives in warm climates but also performs well in sunny northern summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"828\"\u003e An old-fashioned, elegant and deeply flavorful melon, ideal for gardeners who love aromatic watermelons with a crisp texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"934\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Radish, Corn, Garlic, Nasturtium, Pumpkin, Squash\u003cbr data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"903\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eEnemy plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Potato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Vigorous creeping vine\u003cbr data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 20 to 30 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Variety from 1902, elongated fruit, thin skin, sweet and crisp pink flesh, intensely aromatic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, crisp, sweet and fragrant flesh\u003cbr data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not hardy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eTo improve germination, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003esoak the seeds for 12 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in lukewarm water and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003elightly scarify them\u003c\/strong\u003e . Sow indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003etwo weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before transplanting, or directly outdoors when the soil temperature exceeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e21°C (70°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e . Sow the seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003e1.25 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (½ inch) deep. Plant in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e (level 3) with moderate watering (level 2). Space plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003e60-90 cm (24-35 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003e150 cm (60 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows. Germination takes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003e3-10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e at temperatures between \u003cstrong data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003e21-35°C\u003c\/strong\u003e (70-95°F) (optimum 27-30°C\/81-86°F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003eHarvest when the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003etendril near the fruit is dry and brown\u003c\/strong\u003e , a classic sign of ripeness in watermelons. 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