{"product_id":"melon-sucrin-de-tours-ab","title":"SUCRIN MELON FROM TOURS AB","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"269\"\u003e The \u003cstrong data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eSucrin de Tours melon\u003c\/strong\u003e is an old variety of the embroidered melon type, easy to grow, semi-early and with abundant production. The flesh of the Sucrin de Tours melon is \u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"219\"\u003eorange-red\u003c\/strong\u003e , thick, firm, sweet and of excellent quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e Sowing melons in pots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eMelons 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e Sow 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. As soon as the seedlings have emerged, the need for light is even greater, so make sure to place them in a very sunny spot. Remove the weakest plants to keep only the most vigorous ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e Melon sowing in place\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eAnother solution, more reserved for residents of the South of France or those in a Mediterranean climate, is to sow directly into the ground. Space each future melon plant 80 cm to 1 m apart, place 2 to 3 seeds per hole (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=\"1657\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003e Melon planting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"2319\"\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 cultivation to provide more heat. If you do not 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. The melon will appreciate a warm place, a sunny exposure, a rich and deep soil rich in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003epotash\u003c\/strong\u003e . Do not hesitate to loosen the soil a little before planting and add a little compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003e Association with the vegetable garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003e In the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003evegetable garden\u003c\/strong\u003e , melon will get along well with most vegetables, except cucumber and squash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003e Melon cultivation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"3370\"\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 good branching and greater fruiting. Watering must be regular but limited; flooding your crops would reduce their taste. Do not wet the foliage when watering, otherwise \u003cstrong data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003epowdery mildew\u003c\/strong\u003e may develop. 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. Remove any leaves that hide the fruit; the fruit must receive maximum sunlight. Place wooden planks or tiles under the fruit to protect it from soil moisture and to provide extra heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3392\"\u003e Melon harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3853\"\u003eHarvest the fruit about 2-3 months after transplanting it to the garden. Note its color, which generally fades, and its stalk, which should appear to begin to peel off effortlessly. You will also notice its more pronounced aroma. Do not store it in the refrigerator, which would destroy its delicious aroma. Fully ripe fruit can be recognized by the small crevice around the stem, a sign that the melon will soon detach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"3876\"\u003e Melon diseases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"3878\" data-end=\"4502\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMelons are very susceptible to cucurbit \u003cstrong data-start=\"3908\" data-end=\"3919\"\u003emildew\u003c\/strong\u003e , 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 wet foliage. At the end of the season, you can install a tile or board under each melon to protect it from moisture. The main pests are aphids and seed flies. To avoid fly infestation, plant when temperatures are high enough to allow rapid plant growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ENSACHAGE FDSM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42111338446929,"sku":"1460A","price":3.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9193\/8129\/files\/melon-sucrin-de-tours-1460A-1.jpg?v=1791209530","url":"https:\/\/www.fermedesaintemarthe.live\/en\/products\/melon-sucrin-de-tours-ab","provider":"La Ferme de Sainte Marthe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}