Rich Sweetness Mini Melon Seeds

Rich Sweetness Melon Seeds | Rare Heirloom Asian Melon | Sweet Crisp White Flesh | High Yield Garden Fruit Cucumis melo Listing is for 1 packet of minimum 15 seeds Grow one of the sweetest and most unique heirloom melons in the garden! Rich Sweetness is a beautiful heirloom melon that produces small to medium-sized fruits that turn yellow with orange stripes when ready for harvest. Inside, the crisp white flesh is incredibly juicy with an exceptionally sweet flavor that has made this variety a favorite among home gardeners. Unlike many grocery store melons, Rich Sweetness develops an intense honey-like sweetness while maintaining a refreshing crisp texture. The flavor is mild, fragrant, and perfect for fresh eating on hot summer days. This productive variety grows on vigorous vines that produce numerous fruits throughout the season. The vines also do not get too large or long so its a great melon choice for smaller gardens or growing in containers. Ideal Growing Conditions Sun: Full sun Water: Let the soil dry out a little bit in-between watering Fertilizer: Consistent applications of fertilizer is important to promote lots of new, healthy, green growth to outpace the diseases and pests. Amend the soil with some organic granular fertilizer like Espoma Garden-Tone before direct sowing the seeds. Or sprinkle some into the planting hole if using transplants. Apply 1/4 cup of this fertilizer every 10-14 days to keep the nutrient supply consistent. I don't recommend using a synthetic fertilizer when fertilizing this frequently. When & How To Sow Seeds: Direct sowing is preferred after your last spring frost date. In warmer climates can also direct sow at end of summer for a fall harvest. I prefer to grow this under a trellis to grow vertically. Dig a trench about 1/2 inch deep, sprinkle in some seeds, cover with soil, and water them in. For growing over the ground: sow 2-3 seeds in a mound, 1/2 inch deep, spaced 2FT apart, in rows spaced 3FT apart. Can also sow seeds indoors in 4 inch pots, filled with seed starting mix, 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date to get an early start. Germination: 7-14 days Days To Maturity: 75 days after direct sowing the seed How & When To Harvest: Rich Sweetness melons are ready to harvest when they turn from green to orange. To harvest, use clean garden shears or a sharp knife to cut the stem, leaving about 1–2 inches attached to the fruit. Avoid twisting or pulling the melon off the vine, as this can damage both the fruit and the plant. Common Diseases: Melons get a lot of leaf diseases caused by pathogens like molds, fungus spores, bacteria etc... Spray with 1 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water to clean and disinfect. Repeat every 5 days or so as a preventative, or until you notice the spread of the disease has stopped. Common Pests: Critters like rabbits love to munch on newly germinated seedlings, so protection from small animals might be required. If you notice the leaves are chewed up and there are small black, green, or orange balls, worms/caterpillars are chewing up the plants. Spray with BT or spinosad to treat for the worms. Do I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? Not yet Additional Tips/Information: N/A