{"product_id":"rockmelon-ogen-496-organic","title":"Rockmelon Ogen Organic Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eOgen, also known as Ha-Ogen, Israel Cantaloupe or Desert Melon, is a rare heirloom prized for its exceptional flavour and fragrance. Believed to be an Israeli selection of an ancient Eastern European melon, it produces small fruits 12–15 cm in diameter, typically weighing 1–2 kg. The smooth golden-yellow rind is marked with green ribs, while the thick pale green flesh is juicy, aromatic and intensely sweet with delicate honey, tropical and floral notes. Ogen performs well in cooler climates and is an excellent choice for home gardeners seeking a truly distinctive melon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"676\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eApproximately 25–35 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"639\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eApproximately 10 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eTropics: April to August (dry season)\u003cbr data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eSubtropics: September to January\u003cbr data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eMild climates: September to December\u003cbr data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eCold climates: October to December\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"880\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"880\"\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eSow seed 15–20 mm deep into fertile, well-drained soil in full sun once the danger of frost has passed. Space plants 60–90 cm apart with 1.5–2 m between rows, or allow vines to spread freely. Keep well watered during flowering and fruit development, reducing watering slightly as fruit ripens to encourage sweetness. Harvest after approximately 70–95 days when the fruit develops a rich fragrance and begins to slip easily from the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/EdenSeeds_ACO_ACOCertifiedOrganic.jpg?v=1761179582\" alt=\"Certified Organic\" style=\"width: 177px; height: 95px;\"\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":46649648185562,"sku":null,"price":4.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_c32e2005-8a04-4c3e-a8f5-2fbab19b586b.jpg?v=1754016750","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/rockmelon-ogen-496-organic","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}