{"product_id":"lvpc-rockmelon-hales-jumbo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Rockmelon 'Hales Jumbo' Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic rockmelon that produces large fruit with a rich aroma, orange flesh and a lovely melon taste. It is an early maturing vine that is resistant to diseases and rot. Ideal for the home gardener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZone 1: October - December\u003cbr\u003eZone 2: September - December\u003cbr\u003eZone 3: August - February\u003cbr\u003eZone 4: February - September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor zone map \u003ca title=\"Seed Planting Zone Map Australia\" href=\"https:\/\/backyardbotanist.com.au\/pages\/seed-planting-zone-map\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun with plenty of room to move. Position on the edge of your growing space, allowing it to creep away from your growing space, or set up a solid trellis structure to grow vertically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prepare your soil so that it is free draining and moderately fertile. It will tolerate a number of soil types. Add compost as part of your preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH Level\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.5 - 7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow directly into the patch. The best technique is to sow the seed, at 2-3cm in depth, directly to small mounds of compost that will ensure adequate nutrition and drainage. Keep well watered up until germination. Rockmelon is not frost tolerant so it is preferable to plant when conditions are regularly above 18 degrees. If cool, propagate in seed trays, keeping indoors at night and transplant when conditions are right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e 2cm - 3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Corn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate no. of seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e 35\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Seeds are sourced locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination. Seeds viable for 5+ years when stored correctly in a cool, dry, dark place.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Please note seeds are not available for shipping to WA**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe class=\"responsive-video\" width=\"966\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-D25I-fsV_I\" title=\"Planting Seeds\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.responsive-video {\n width: 100%;\n aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\n height: auto;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Little Veggie Patch Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55939316384047,"sku":"LVPC-ROCKMELON","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0461\/9809\/6024\/files\/LVPC_Rockmelon_Hales_Jumbo_Heirloom_Seeds.jpg?v=1774852534","url":"https:\/\/backyardbotanist.com.au\/products\/lvpc-rockmelon-hales-jumbo-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Backyard Botanist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}