{"product_id":"melon-vert-olive-d-hiver-ab","title":"GREEN WINTER OLIVE MELON AB","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewinter olive green melon\u003c\/strong\u003e , also called \u003cstrong\u003eChristmas Green\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSpanish Olive Green\u003c\/strong\u003e , is an old variety dating from 1885, late, with oval fruit resembling an olive. It is dark green, with a skin marked by fine ribs, and a soft, juicy, sweet and slightly pink flesh. This melon has an \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent storage capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be kept until Christmas if stored in a cool place, about three months after harvest. It was grown mainly in \u003cstrong\u003esouthern Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAlgeria\u003c\/strong\u003e , before being exported to large northern cities (such as Paris) in the late season. This melon belongs to the non-climacteric and late \"Inodorus\" type, grown mainly in the south of France. It is even mentioned in the \u003cstrong\u003e1904 Vilmorin Dictionary\u003c\/strong\u003e under the name \"late Spanish melon\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e How to successfully sow melons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eSowing melons in pots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMelons\u003c\/strong\u003e need warmth (between 24 and 35°C) and light to germinate. The ideal daytime temperature should be within this range, without dropping below 15°C at night. Sowing should be done in \u003cstrong\u003eMarch\/April\u003c\/strong\u003e , in a \u003cstrong\u003eheated greenhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e or on \u003cstrong\u003ea warm bed\u003c\/strong\u003e , and then replanting the young plants in the garden after the risk of frost has passed (mid-May).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e Instructions for sowing in pots:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Sow 2 to 3 seeds (point downwards) per pot, 1 cm deep, in \u003cstrong\u003efine seed compost\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Water regularly with a sprayer to keep the soil moist, without soaking it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Place the cups near a window or in a very bright place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e As seedlings germinate, the need for light becomes more crucial. Make sure the plants receive \u003cstrong\u003esunny exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eRemove the weakest plants, keeping only the most vigorous ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Melon sowing in place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For those living in the \u003cstrong\u003esouth of France\u003c\/strong\u003e or regions with a \u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean climate\u003c\/strong\u003e , you can sow directly in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e Instructions for sowing in place:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Space each melon plant 80 cm to 1 m apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Sow 2 to 3 seeds per pocket at a depth of 1.5 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Cover the seeds with a mixture of \u003cstrong\u003esifted garden soil\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emature compost\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Use a \u003cstrong\u003ecloche\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003eframe\u003c\/strong\u003e to protect seedlings at the beginning of cultivation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Keep only the strongest plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Melon planting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eYoung melon plants can be planted in the garden between April and mid-June, depending on the region. If you don't live in the south, it's advisable to use a \u003cstrong\u003eheated greenhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e for growing melons. A \u003cstrong\u003eplastic tunnel\u003c\/strong\u003e can also be used to maintain warmth during the early stages of growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Tips for planting:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Space plants 80 cm to 1 m apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Choose a warm, sunny location with \u003cstrong\u003epotash-\u003c\/strong\u003e rich soil. Remember to loosen the soil before planting and add a little compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Association with the vegetable garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Melon grows well with most vegetables, except \u003cstrong\u003ecucumber\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esquash\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Melon cultivation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Once the plant has formed 4 to 6 leaves, it is advisable to \u003cstrong\u003eprune the main stem\u003c\/strong\u003e to encourage branching and increase fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Tips for growing:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eWater regularly but moderately\u003c\/strong\u003e . Avoid saturating the soil, as this will alter the flavor of the fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eDo not wet the foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e when watering to prevent the appearance of \u003cstrong\u003epowdery mildew\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eWeed\u003c\/strong\u003e after planting to avoid competition, then mulch the soil in late June-early July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Remove leaves that hide the fruit so that they benefit from maximum sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Place \u003cstrong\u003ewooden boards\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003etiles\u003c\/strong\u003e under the fruit to protect it from humidity and provide more warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Melon harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe winter olive-green melon is ripe when its fruit begins to show \u003cstrong\u003elighter spots\u003c\/strong\u003e (a yellowish green). It is harvested when fully ripe, in October. If you have sown and harvested the melon in good conditions, it can be stored perfectly until the end of winter, sometimes in a \u003cstrong\u003eseed\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Melon diseases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The winter olive melon is susceptible to \u003cstrong\u003efusarium wilt\u003c\/strong\u003e , a fungal disease that affects the roots and growth of plants. 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