{"product_id":"ga-melon-emerald-gem-bio","title":"Organic 'Emerald Gem' Melon","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"132\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"132\"\u003eOrganic 'Emerald Gem' melon (Cucumis melo) from the seed company Gaia, an old-fashioned musky melon with fragrant orange flesh and a spicy taste\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eThe 'Emerald Gem' melon, a heritage variety developed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eW. Atlee Burpee (1886)\u003c\/strong\u003e , is still celebrated for its incredible succulence—\" \u003cstrong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"302\"\u003esucculent beyond measure\u003c\/strong\u003e ,\" he said. Its round, \u003cstrong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"348\"\u003e2- to 3-pound\u003c\/strong\u003e fruits have \u003cstrong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"388\"\u003ejuicy, sweet, orange flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e with a remarkable musky richness and an \u003cstrong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"478\"\u003earoma reminiscent of spicy cinnamon\u003c\/strong\u003e . The \u003cstrong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eslightly reticulated, dark green\u003c\/strong\u003e skin conceals a meltingly soft and intensely fragrant texture. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eshort harvest window\u003c\/strong\u003e requires attention: pick when the skin is well reticulated and the fruits \u003cstrong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eslide naturally off the vine\u003c\/strong\u003e . Also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eNetted Gem\u003c\/strong\u003e , it remains one of the most flavorful of the old-fashioned musky melons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Marigold, Lettuce, Radish, Catnip, Alliums, Corn, Dill, Sunflower, Peas, Oregano, Nasturtium\u003cbr data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"956\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Cucumber, Potato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Vigorous creeping vine\u003cbr data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 20 to 30 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Musky orange flesh, spicy aroma, 2–3 lb fruits, dark green reticulated skin, short harvest, heritage variety from 1886\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, musky, sweet with hints of cinnamon \u003cbr data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not hardy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003eSoak the seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003efor up to 24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in lukewarm water and lightly \u003cstrong data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003escarify them\u003c\/strong\u003e to improve germination. Sow directly \u003cstrong data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003e1 to 2 weeks after the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e , or start seeds indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003e4 weeks before planting out\u003c\/strong\u003e . Sow the seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003e1.25 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e deep. Place in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e (level 3) with moderate watering (level 2). Space plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e60 to 90 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart and rows \u003cstrong data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003e150 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart. Germination takes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003e4 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e at temperatures between \u003cstrong data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e18 and 32 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (optimum 23–30 °C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003eHarvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003e Harvest when:\u003cbr data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003e • The skin becomes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003ereticulated\u003c\/strong\u003e and takes on a warmer hue,\u003cbr data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003e • the fruit \u003cstrong data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003edetaches easily\u003c\/strong\u003e from the vine (“full slip”).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003e Ripe melons can be stored \u003cstrong data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003efor up to 4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e in the refrigerator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003e • Served \u003cstrong data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003echilled\u003c\/strong\u003e to savor its intensely musky flesh\u003cbr data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003e • In \u003cstrong data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003efruit salads\u003c\/strong\u003e or summer bowls\u003cbr data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003e • As a cinnamon sorbet to enhance its spicy notes\u003cbr data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2482\"\u003e • Mixed with prosciutto or soft cheese\u003cbr data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003e • In creamy, highly aromatic smoothies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2773\"\u003e The \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Emerald Gem'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e melon is a historical treasure: fragrant, juicy, and deeply flavorful. An irresistible heirloom variety for lovers of aromatic melons and gardens in cooler climates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075556073632,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Melon_EmeraldGem_bioGaia.jpg?v=1765464996","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-melon-emerald-gem-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}