{"product_id":"muskmelon-seeds","title":"Organic Muskmelon Seeds - Open Pollinated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMuskmelon also known as the cantaloupe or sweet melon is a summer plant that is rich in vitamin C. The melon is sought in summer due to its high water content and a slight sweet taste. The yellow-coloured fruit with a pleasant aroma will keep one hydrated in the scorching sun providing the essential phytochemicals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\/ Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe high water content and fiber in muskmelon helps ease digestive issues like indigestion and constipation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMuskmelon is rich in the powerful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e antioxidant, Vitamin C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e that is essential to improve \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eimmunity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, regulate bone formation and fasten wound healing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApplying muskmelon paste to skin helps fight dryness and acne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRich in potassium, the fruit acts as a vasodilator relaxing blood vessels, thus regulating high blood pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMuskmelon has anti-inflammatory properties helping ease arthritis pain and also relieve stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRegular intake provides the body with vitamin A helping fight age related vision problems. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCommon name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCantaloupe, muskmelon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e18-30 degree celsius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSufficient water to keep soil moist not soggy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e8-10 hours of full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWell-drained, well-composted enriched soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNatural compost or organic manure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e7-14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHarvest season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e78-90 days after germinatiom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e6-7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNo: of seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSowing and Caring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUse a comfortable Grow bag like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/hdpe-round-grow-bag-18x18-inches-240-gsm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSeed2Plant HDPE round grow bags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e to plant. Not more than 2 seeds should be planted in a grow bag (referring to 24x24 inch growbag)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eorganically enriched potting mix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/potting-mix-bulk-pack\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ethe one we have\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e to pot the seeds. Leave one inch gap from the top of the grow bag. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn places like India, it is advisable to sow seeds during march\/ April when the soil is sufficiently warm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater appropriately such that the soil is moist and not soggy. The fruit requires plenty of water (soil should be kept wet upto 2 inches deep). Avoid watering the leaves as it will lead to powdery mildew. Water directly over the soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlace the pot in a location that receives \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efull sunlight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e for at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 hours a day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe seeds will \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003egerminate in 2 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. Muskmelon is a vine, and requires a support net\/ trellis like the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/creeper-net-climber-plant-support-net-3m-width\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSeed2Plant support net\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e to enable faster climbing and growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf the melon has more flowers and fewer fruits, pollination is recommended to stimulate fruiting. Plants like marigold, basil and sage cane be planted nearby to invite bees\/ insects for pollination muskmelon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHarvest can begin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e78-90 days \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eafter germination. The fruit gives a strong aroma and develops yellow spots suggesting it is ready for harvest. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA fully ripe muskmelon will separate from the vine easily. A pruning scissor can alsobe used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProne to powdery mildew when the leaves are often wet. Additional care should be taken during watering to avoid the fungal growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAphids, cucumber beetles and spider mites are the common pests attacking the fruit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeeds should be pruned off around the vine to prevent fungal diseases and provide enough space for the roots to breathe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApplication (foliar spraying) of neem oil like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/neem-oil-bio-pesticide?variant=37742696431770\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSeed2Plant Water-soluble neem oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e will prevent pest and fungal attacks.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUsing potassium-rich organic fertilizers like the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/panchagavya\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSeed2Plant A2 Desi Cow Panchagavya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e will stimulate faster fruiting and flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt is also suggested to add phosphorus rich fertilizer like the fertilizers like the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/panchagavya\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSeed2Plant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ephosphobacteria fertilizer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bees Plant Hub","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 1","offer_id":61482248634738,"sku":"muskmelon-1","price":39.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":61482248667506,"sku":"muskmelon-2","price":78.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 5","offer_id":61482248700274,"sku":"muskmelon-5","price":195.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 10","offer_id":61482248733042,"sku":"muskmelon-10","price":390.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5495\/3842\/files\/MUSKMELON.jpg?v=1767595646","url":"https:\/\/leafnlux.in\/products\/muskmelon-seeds","provider":"LeafNLux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}