{"product_id":"rockmelon-hearts-of-gold-984","title":"Rockmelon Hearts Of Gold Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHearts Of Gold is a classic heirloom Rockmelon producing fruits up to approximately 1 kg with thick, deep orange flesh. Firm, juicy and intensely flavoured, the flesh develops excellent sweetness even when fruits are picked a few days before full ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1895, Hearts Of Gold became one of the most popular melons of the early 20th century. Its rich flavour and dependable cropping earned it a place in both market gardens and home vegetable patches, and it remains a fine choice for gardeners seeking an old-fashioned muskmelon with excellent eating quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy fresh and chilled, in fruit salads or paired with salty and savoury flavours. For the richest flavour, allow fruits to ripen fully wherever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 15 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: March–September\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: August–January\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: September–December\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: October–December, after frost risk has passed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 10–15 mm deep directly into warm, fertile, well-drained soil, or raise seedlings in pots for transplanting once conditions are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun and space plants approximately 60–100 cm apart, allowing plenty of room for vines to spread. Keep consistently watered during establishment, flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when fruits are fragrant, well coloured and fully mature. Although Hearts Of Gold maintains good flavour when picked slightly early, vine-ripened fruits will generally develop the greatest sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 70–90 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649651298522,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Rockmelon_HeartsOfGold_d130657e-5d71-4fe1-89d0-ccea6ae48fcb.jpg?v=1770865520","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/rockmelon-hearts-of-gold-984","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}