{"product_id":"t-melon-deau-blacktail-mountain","title":"Organic 'Blacktail Mountain' watermelon","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"93\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"93\"\u003e'Blacktail Mountain' watermelon (Citrullus lanatus), offered by Ferme Tourne-Sol\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"473\"\u003e The 'Blacktail Mountain' watermelon is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eexceptionally short-season\u003c\/strong\u003e variety, developed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"230\"\u003eGlenn Drowns\u003c\/strong\u003e to ripen where few other melons thrive. It produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"311\"\u003edark green\u003c\/strong\u003e fruit, about \u003cstrong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"339\"\u003e20 cm (8 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e long, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"394\"\u003ebright red, sweet, and juicy flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e . Its crisp, refreshing flavor makes it a favorite in northern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eCompact and reliable, 'Blacktail Mountain' stands out for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"548\"\u003eearly maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e and its ability to achieve excellent flavor even in cool summers. It is an ideal choice for gardeners who want to grow a tasty watermelon \u003cstrong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"751\"\u003ewithout a long hot season\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual fruit\u003cbr data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"780\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"799\"\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vine\u003cbr data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"808\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eFruit size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20 cm (8 in)\u003cbr data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eFlesh color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\u003cbr data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"887\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eBark color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green\u003cbr data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"951\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eQuantity per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"966\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 70 days \u003cbr data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucurbitaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e For fresh consumption\u003cbr data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf beans, corn, marjoram, okra\u003cbr data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eNefarious plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swiss chard, potato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eFarming method\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003eThe 'Blacktail Mountain' watermelon can be \u003cstrong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003estarted indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003esown directly outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eafter the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e , once the soil has warmed up. 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A \u003cstrong data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003edark mulch\u003c\/strong\u003e helps retain heat and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003e The fruits are ready to harvest when the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003estem begins to dry\u003c\/strong\u003e , the bottom of the melon turns slightly yellow, and the fruit sounds hollow when tapped. 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