{"product_id":"melon-pride-of-wisconsin-ab","title":"MELON PRIDE OF WISCONSIN AB","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"207\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"67\"\u003ePetit Gris de Rennes melon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a productive, vigorous, and resistant variety, adapted to various climates, including those north of the Loire. Here are its characteristics: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"724\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eFruits\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium, 500 g to 800 g, 10 to 15 cm in diameter, rather smooth and green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"352\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"314\"\u003eFlesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Light orange, sweet and tasty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"438\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"365\"\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e : Hermaphrodites and male flowers on the same plant, without female flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"724\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e : The young fruit is dark green, round in shape with a grayish background. The surface has white dots of medium density, without warts. The base is truncated, the apex is rounded. The furrows are strongly expressed, not very wide and shallow, and white in color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"754\"\u003e How to successfully sow melons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"787\"\u003e Sowing melons in pots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eMelons\u003c\/strong\u003e require plenty of warmth and light to germinate. The ideal temperature is between 24 and 35°C during the day, and it should not drop below 15°C at night. You can therefore sow your melon seeds in a hotbed or heated greenhouse in March\/April and replant them in the garden after mid-May, when the risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003e Instructions for sowing in pots:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e Sow 2 to 3 seeds (point downwards) per pot, filled with fine seed compost, 1 cm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e Water regularly, keeping the soil moist (but not soggy) using a sprayer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003e Place the seedlings in a bright location (near a window or in full light).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003e Once the seedlings are planted, make sure they receive maximum light. Remove the weakest plants, keeping only the most vigorous ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003e Melon sowing in place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eFor warmer regions, such as the south of France or Mediterranean climates, it is possible to sow directly in the ground:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e Instructions for sowing in place:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003e Space each melon plant 80 cm to 1 m apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003e Plant 2 to 3 seeds per pocket at a depth of 1.5 cm and cover with a mixture of sifted garden soil and mature compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003e Use a cloche or a frame to shelter the seedlings at the beginning of the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003e Keep only the most beautiful plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003e Melon planting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2604\"\u003e Depending on the region, you can plant young melon plants between April and mid-June. A plastic tunnel can be useful at the beginning of the growing season to provide more warmth. Melons prefer a warm location, a sunny exposure, and rich, deep soil with a good supply of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003epotash\u003c\/strong\u003e . It is advisable to loosen the soil before planting and add compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003e Association with the vegetable garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2728\"\u003eMelon pairs well with most vegetables, except \u003cstrong data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003ecucumbers\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2727\"\u003esquash\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003e Melon cultivation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"3016\"\u003e New melon varieties do not require pruning, except for topping (cutting off the head). When the plant has formed 4 or 6 leaves, you can prune the main stem to encourage better branching and more abundant fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3043\"\u003e Growing tips:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Watering must be regular but moderate to preserve the taste qualities of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Do not wet the foliage when watering to avoid the appearance of powdery mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Weed after planting to avoid competition, then apply mulch when the soil is warm (late June-early July).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Remove any leaves that obscure the fruit to allow it to receive maximum light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003ePlace wooden boards or tiles under the fruit to protect it from soil moisture and provide extra warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3640\"\u003e Melon harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3642\" data-end=\"3970\"\u003e The fruits can be harvested approximately 2 to 3 months after transplanting into the garden. Check the color of the melon, which will become lighter, and the stem, which should begin to detach easily. The fruit's aroma will become more pronounced, and you will notice a small crack around the stem, a sign that the melon is ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3972\" data-end=\"4059\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3972\" data-end=\"3982\"\u003eTip\u003c\/strong\u003e : Do not store melons in the refrigerator, as this will alter their flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4061\" data-end=\"4081\"\u003e Melon diseases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4083\" data-end=\"4238\"\u003e Melon is susceptible to several diseases, such as downy \u003cstrong data-start=\"4141\" data-end=\"4152\"\u003emildew\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"4175\" data-end=\"4192\"\u003eleaf spot,\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"4198\" data-end=\"4208\"\u003epowdery mildew\u003c\/strong\u003e . To prevent these diseases:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAvoid watering foliage late in the day, especially during hot and humid periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e At the end of the season, place tiles or boards under each melon to protect them from moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4458\" data-end=\"4675\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e Common melon pests are \u003cstrong data-start=\"4499\" data-end=\"4511\"\u003eaphids\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"4519\" data-end=\"4540\"\u003eseedpod flies\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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