{"product_id":"ga-melon-sweet-granite-bio","title":"Organic 'Sweet Granite' Melon","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"139\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eOrganic 'Sweet Granite' melon (Cucumis melo) from the seed company Gaia, an early melon for cool climates with sweet and fragrant orange flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eThe 'Sweet Granite' melon is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"197\"\u003every early-maturing\u003c\/strong\u003e cantaloupe, specially developed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"252\"\u003enorthern climates\u003c\/strong\u003e with short summers. Its oblong fruits, weighing approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"316\"\u003e3 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e , have juicy, sweet, and aromatic \u003cstrong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eorange flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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A reliable heirloom variety, it offers one of the highest success rates in cooler regions, while maintaining excellent flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Marigold, Lettuce, Radish, Catnip, Alliums, Corn, Dill, Sunflower, Peas, Oregano, Nasturtium \u003cbr data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Cucumber, Potato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Vigorous creeping vine\u003cbr data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"862\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"882\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 20 to 30 cm (running vine)\u003cbr data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"954\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Environmentally friendly product\u003cbr data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very early maturing, ideal for cool climates, sweet orange flesh, 3 lb fruits, easy to grow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, sweet, aromatic flesh\u003cbr data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not hardy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003eSoak the seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003efor up to 24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in lukewarm water and lightly \u003cstrong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003escarify them\u003c\/strong\u003e to optimize germination. 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