{"product_id":"long-melon-seeds","title":"Long Melon, Kakri Selection - Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong Melon, Kakri Selection - Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCucurbitaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian subcontinent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3 m vine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular, deep watering; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained sandy loam rich in organic matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompost at sowing, then balanced feed every 3 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Eaten raw in salads and \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;raita\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt;, sliced into summer drinks, or cooked into light \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;sabzi\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt;; the mild, watery flesh is valued as a natural coolant during Indian summers.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Direct sow 2-3 seeds per hill about 2 cm deep, spacing hills 60-90 cm apart on raised beds or large pots. Seeds germinate in 5-8 days in warm soil; thin to the strongest seedling. Provide a trellis for straight, clean fruits. Harvest tender fruits 50-60 days after sowing while still pale and firm, and keep picking to prolong yield.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I sow long melon seeds in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow from February to April for the main summer crop; in warmer regions a second sowing in June with the early monsoon also works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow long melon in a pot on my terrace?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a deep 18-20 inch pot with rich, well-drained soil and a sturdy trellis so the vine climbs and the fruits hang straight and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51053997916406,"sku":"SED-VEG-LONG-001","price":59.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-long-melon-kakri-selection-vegetable-seeds-16969119531148.jpg?v=1782715715","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/long-melon-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}