{"product_id":"banana-melon-cu2425","title":"NEW! Banana Melon Seeds, Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis, CU2425","description":"An heirloom favorite with an unforgettable look and fragrance, Banana Melon produces long, banana-shaped fruits that grow up to 18 inches in length with smooth yellow skin and sweet, salmon-orange flesh. The aroma is rich and fruity, a mix of banana and cantaloupe and the flavor is exceptionally sweet and spicy, reminiscent of tropical fruit.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e First introduced in the late 1800s, this variety quickly became a market novelty for its unique shape and outstanding flavor. Plants produce heavy yields on vigorous vines and thrive in warm, sunny conditions. Perfect for gardeners who love rare and historic melons with real character.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Banana Melon is a rare heirloom treasure — fragrant, sweet, and truly unlike any other melon in the garden.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Plant Type: Warm-season annual\u003cbr\u003e Fruit Size: 16–18 inches long, 5–8 pounds\u003cbr\u003e Days to Maturity: 85–90 days\u003cbr\u003e Sun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e Sowing: Sow directly outdoors after soil warms to 70°F, or start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost. Sow ½ inch deep, 2 seeds per hill, and thin to the strongest plant. Space hills 3–4 feet apart in rows 5–6 feet apart.\u003cbr\u003e Sprout Time: 7–10 days\u003cbr\u003e Harvest: When the skin turns bright yellow and the fruit slips easily from the vine.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This is for 25 seeds","brand":"SeedCult","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53058296414571,"sku":"CU2425","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/5815\/2043\/files\/0_f908f24b-1b6c-45ca-9bca-fac9d907ac41.jpg?v=1775071823","url":"https:\/\/seedcult.com\/products\/banana-melon-cu2425","provider":"SeedCult","version":"1.0","type":"link"}