{"product_id":"fruit-hales-best-jumbo-r-melon","title":"FRUIT-HALES BEST JUMBO-R'MELON","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Hales Best Jumbo Rockmelon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFull sun is required for Hales Best Jumbo Rockmelon with a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWell-drained soil as Rockmelon prefer fertile, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.  Add compost or well-rotted manure to the soil before planting to improve fertility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpace your Rockmelon plants 3 to 4 feet apart, with 6 to 8 feet between rows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIrrigate your Rockmelon plants regularly with water, making sure the soil stays consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch around the base of the plants to help conserve moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrain your Rockmelon plants to climb a trellis or support, to keep the fruits off the ground and prevent rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePollination is simple with Rockmelon as they are self-pollinating.  But it's best to hand-pollinate the flowers to ensure a good fruit set.  Simply transfer pollen from the male flowers to the female flowers using a small artists paint brush.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFertilise with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser at planting time and again about 4 weeks later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePests and Diseases should be keep in check.  Keep an eye out for common pests like squash bugs and powdery mildew. If necessary, treat with an organic insecticide or fungicide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHeritage of Hales Best Jumbo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe heritage of Hales Best Jumbo Rockmelon dates back to the 1920s.  Where it was first developed by a farmer named Arthur Yates in California. A  popular heirloom variety known for its large, sweet fruit with a deep orange flesh.  It is a hybrid of two other melon varieties, Emerick and Banana.  Despite its name, Hales Best Jumbo Rockmelon is actually a cantaloupe, not a Rockmelon. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKnown for its sweet, juicy flesh, which is high in vitamin C and other nutrients, it is a great Hydration fruit with a high water content to refresh you on a hot summers day.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHales Best Jumbo Rockmelon is easy to grow, making it a great choice for beginner gardeners who want to try their hand at growing their own fresh produce.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHaving grown one myself I can honestly say it is easy to grow but spreads so it needs space to grow.  \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020576014708,"sku":"FRHBJ-RM","price":3.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/FRUIT_HALES_BEST_JUMBO_ROCKMELON.jpg?v=1785570501","url":"https:\/\/directcompostsolutions.com\/products\/fruit-hales-best-jumbo-r-melon","provider":"DIRECT COMPOST SOLUTIONS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}