{"product_id":"fruit-honeydew-green-flesh-melon","title":"FRUIT-HONEYDEW-GREEN FLESH-MELON","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow to Grow \u003c\/b\u003eHoneydew-Green Flesh-Melon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eSow \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ein spring after the last frost when soil has warmed, or start earlier in pots in cooler areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eLocate\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e in a sunny position with full sun and good air circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eSoil\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e should be rich, well-drained and improved with compost or well-rotted manure.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eSowing Depth\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e of 15–20mm deep directly into the garden or in pots.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eSpace\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e plants 80–100cm apart, allowing room for vines to spread.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eWater\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e consistently to keep soil moist but not waterlogged, especially during flowering and fruiting.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eFeed with a \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ebalanced fertiliser regularly; avoid excess nitrogen which promotes leaves over fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eSupport\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e on a trellis to save space and improve airflow or allow it to trail on the ground to grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003ePollination\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e by bees are essential for pollination; encourage them for better fruit set.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003eHarvest\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e when fthe ruit develops a slight softness at the blossom end and gives off a sweet aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional growing tips for Honeydew-Green Flesh-Melon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFruits don’t “slip” off the vine like rockmelon - timing harvest is more about aroma and feel than the stem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eToo much water close to harvest can dilute sweetness - reduce watering slightly as fruit ripens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlace straw, cardboard, or mulch under fruit to prevent rot and improve cleanliness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHoneydew prefers slightly drier conditions than cucumbers - overwatering can reduce flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePinching off excess growing tips can help direct energy into fewer, larger fruits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEach plant will only successfully mature a limited number of melons - don’t expect every flower to fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFruits continue to sweeten slightly after picking, but only if harvested close to ripe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCool nights can slow sugar development - best flavour comes from consistently warm conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMisshapen fruit is often due to incomplete pollination, not a plant problem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAvoid overhead watering late in the day to reduce risk of mildew on leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHeritage of Honeydew-Green Flesh-Melon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHoneydew melon (Cucumis melo) is believed to have originated in Africa or the Middle East and has been cultivated for thousands of years.  It later spread through Europe and Asia before becoming widely grown in the United States, where modern honeydew varieties were developed and popularised. The green-fleshed honeydew we know today is prized for its smooth rind, long shelf life, and exceptionally sweet, juicy flesh, making it a favourite in warm climates around the world.\n\n\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020602491252,"sku":"FRHD-G","price":3.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/FRUIT_HONEYDEW_GREEN_FLESH_MELON.webp?v=1785570874","url":"https:\/\/directcompostsolutions.com\/products\/fruit-honeydew-green-flesh-melon","provider":"DIRECT COMPOST SOLUTIONS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}