{"product_id":"cantaloupe-seeds-crenshaw","title":"CANTALOUPE Seeds, Crenshaw","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrenshaw Melon (Cucumis melo 'Crenshaw')\u003c\/strong\u003e is an heirloom, open-pollinated melon producing large fruits with pale green-gold skin and sweet, juicy salmon-orange flesh. Aromatic and rich, it is a standout for fresh summer eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucumis melo 'Crenshaw'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated melon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 6 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6 to 8 hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained sandy loam, pH 6.0 to 7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh slices and snacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoothies and chilled desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm-season gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow in late spring or early summer once soil is warm, in full sun and rich, well-drained soil. Give the vines room to spread. Keep moisture consistent during fruit development, then ease off as melons ripen to concentrate sweetness. Harvest when the fruit is fragrant and slips from the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet, juicy, and aromatic with a rich, almost spicy depth that sets Crenshaw apart from common melons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout 99Heirlooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"99Heirlooms.com","offers":[{"title":"1 gram","offer_id":50304494502166,"sku":"A-35-5152424","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/CANTALOUPE_Seeds_Crenshaw.jpg?v=1764175123","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/cantaloupe-seeds-crenshaw","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}