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Premium Emerald Gem Melon Seeds, a classic heirloom variety known for its exceptionally sweet, juicy, deep-orange flesh.
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Vigorous vines produce small, round melons with emerald-green rinds and fragrant, flavorful fruit.
Fast-maturing, reliable, and perfect for home gardens, warm climates, and beginner growers.
Ideal for fresh eating, fruit salads, juicing, and summer snacking.
Seed Name: Emerald Gem Melon
Scientific Name: Cucumis melo
Type: Warm-season annual
GMO Status: Non-GMO
Heirloom: Yes
Fruit Type: Small, round, green-skinned aromatic melons
USDA Zones: 3–10 (warm-season annual)
Season: Spring and summer
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil Type: Rich, loose, well-draining soil
Soil pH: 6.0–6.8
Germination Time: 7–12 days
Maturity: 70–80 days
Plant Height: Vining variety; requires space or trellis
Spacing: 24–36 inches
Watering: Moderate; consistent moisture until fruiting
Flavor: Intensely sweet, aromatic, tender orange flesh
Best Use: Fresh eating, summer harvests, home gardens
Start Indoors (Optional): Sow seeds 3–4 weeks before last frost for early harvest.
Direct Sowing: Plant outdoors after soil warms to at least 65°F.
Sowing Depth: 1/2 inch deep.
Temperature: Ideal germination temperature 70–90°F.
Spacing: Place 2–3 seeds per hill, thinning to strongest plant.
Sunlight: Provide full sun for best fruit development.
Watering: Water consistently, but reduce watering when fruits begin to sweeten.
Harvesting: Fruits are ready when they emit a sweet aroma and slip gently from the vine.
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