{"product_id":"melon-seeds-cantaloupe-zena","title":"Melon Seeds - Cantaloupe - Zena","description":"\u003cp\u003e70-75 Days. Type: East\/Tuscan Mini Melon with salmon flesh, heavy netting. Brix above 15%. Vigorous vine with excellent cover. Oblong-shaped fruit, thin rind and small seed cavity. Dark green, small-leafed plant with spreading vines out 8 to 12 feet. Vines are lightly spined with tan netting and green stripes in light sutures. Salmon colored flesh with small seed cavity. Fine grained fruit, very sweet flavor; 13-15% Brix; 4-4.5\" diameter weighing 2-2.6 pounds. Excellent melon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Zena Cantaloupe Melon Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucumis melo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rockmelon, Sweet melon, Spanspek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-75 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2 - 1” inch deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulching keeps moisture in the soil; well-drained, well-watered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70° or higher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Downy aphids, cucumber beetles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very sweet, succulent, juicy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMelon Zena flourishes best in warmer, more tropical temperatures and yields oblong fruit with tan, meshed outer skin, bright orange insides and edible seeds. Seeds can be sown indoors and after two to four weeks transferred to the outdoors, allowing four to six feet between plants. Check periodically during the growing process, snipping away blossoms and small melons that may sap energy from the growth of large melons. Grow with marigolds and\/or radishes for pest control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Facts and Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCantaloupe Zena is a powerhouse of Beta carotene; 120% Vitamin A, 108% Vitamin C, and potassium. Water content is high; and although very sweet, it is low in natural sugar. Refrigerate for about three to five days maximum; any longer may run the risk of salmonella or bacterial pathogens. Freezing preserves melon for several months. Seeds are edible and simple to add to smoothies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":35545914572955,"sku":"41262","price":5.58,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Seeds","offer_id":35545914605723,"sku":"41263","price":21.12,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/6454\/9531\/products\/cantaloupe-zena-wm_700.jpg?v=1597671907","url":"https:\/\/earthpak643-com.myshopify.com\/products\/melon-seeds-cantaloupe-zena","provider":"earthpak643.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}