{"product_id":"melon-ananas-d-amerique-a-chair-rouge-ab","title":"RED-FLESHED AMERICAN PINEAPPLE MELON AB","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eThe red-fleshed \u003cstrong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"98\"\u003eAmerican pineapple melon\u003c\/strong\u003e is an old, productive variety that does not require pruning, producing fruits averaging 300 to 500 g with firm, fragrant, juicy, and sweet red flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"308\"\u003e How to successfully sow melons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"341\"\u003e Sowing melons in pots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e Melons need a lot of heat (between 24 and 35°C) and light to germinate. The temperature during the day should therefore be within this range and not drop below 15°C at night. Ideally, you should sow your melon seeds in a warm frame or heated greenhouse in March\/April and replant them in the garden after the risk of frost has passed, i.e., in mid-May. \u003cbr data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eSow 2 or 3 seeds (point down) per pot filled with fine seed compost at a depth of 1 cm. Water regularly to keep the compost moist (but not soggy) with a sprayer. Place next to a window or in full light. Once the seedlings have emerged, the need for light is even greater, so make sure to place them in a very sunny spot.\u003cbr data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e Remove the weakest plants and keep only the most vigorous ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003e Melon sowing in place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003e Another solution, more reserved for residents of the south of France or in a Mediterranean climate, is to sow directly in the ground.\u003cbr data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e Space each future melon plant 80 cm to 1 m apart, place 2 to 3 seeds per pocket (1.5 cm deep) and cover with a mixture of sifted garden soil and mature compost. Protect the seedlings with a cloche or a frame at the beginning of the growing season. Keep only the best-looking plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003e Melon Plantation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003eDepending on the region, you can plant young melon plants in the garden between April and mid-June. We recommend keeping a plastic tunnel at the beginning of the growing season to provide more heat. If you don't live in the south, we strongly recommend using a heated greenhouse for growing melons and watermelons. Make sure to keep a spacing of 80 cm to 1 m between each plant.\u003cbr data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003eMelons\u003c\/strong\u003e thrive in a warm, sunny location, and rich, deep soil rich in potash. Feel free to loosen the soil a little before planting and add a little compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003e Vegetable Garden Association\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003e In the vegetable garden, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003emelon\u003c\/strong\u003e will get along well with most vegetables, except cucumber and squash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003e Melon Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"3411\"\u003eIt should be noted that the new varieties do not require pruning, except for topping (cutting the head). As soon as the plant has formed 4 or 6 leaves, the main stem is pruned: this allows for rapid branching and greater fruiting.\u003cbr data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2803\"\u003e Watering should be regular but limited; flooding your crops would diminish their taste. Do not wet the foliage when watering, as this may cause powdery mildew to develop.\u003cbr data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3002\"\u003e Weed in the weeks following planting to avoid competition, then mulch when the soil is warm, at the end of June or beginning of July.\u003cbr data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3147\"\u003e Remove the leaves that hide the fruit, in fact, the fruit must receive maximum sunlight.\u003cbr data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3264\"\u003e Place wooden boards or tiles under the fruit to protect it from soil moisture and to provide extra warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3432\"\u003e Melon Harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"3434\" data-end=\"3901\"\u003eHarvest the fruit about 2-3 months after transplanting it into the garden. Note its color, which generally fades, and its stalk, which should appear to begin to peel off effortlessly.\u003cbr data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3638\"\u003e You will also smell its fragrance more pronounced.\u003cbr data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3690\"\u003e Do not store it in the refrigerator, as this will destroy its delicious aroma. Fully ripe fruits can be identified by the small crack around the stem, a sign that the melon will soon detach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"3923\"\u003e Melon Diseases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3925\" data-end=\"4552\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3928\" data-end=\"3937\"\u003eMelons\u003c\/strong\u003e are very susceptible to cucurbit mildew, leaf spot, and powdery mildew. It is imperative to avoid watering the foliage at the end of the day, especially during hot, humid weather (during summer storms), as mildew contamination occurs on damp foliage. At the end of the season, you can install a tile or board under each melon to protect it from moisture. \u003cbr data-start=\"4335\" data-end=\"4338\"\u003eThe main pests are aphids and seed flies. To avoid fly infestations, plant when temperatures are high enough to allow rapid plant growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ENSACHAGE FDSM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42111337824337,"sku":"1299A","price":3.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9193\/8129\/files\/MELON-ANANAS-D_AMERIQUE-A-CHAIR-ROUGE-AB-ENSACHAGE-FDSM-71305336.jpg?v=1749035244","url":"https:\/\/www.fermedesaintemarthe.live\/en\/products\/melon-ananas-d-amerique-a-chair-rouge-ab","provider":"La Ferme de Sainte Marthe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}