{"title":"Melon","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMelons offer sweet, juicy fruit with refreshing summer flavour. These warm‑season vines produce aromatic, high‑quality fruit when grown in full sun and well‑drained soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"santa-claus-melon","title":"Santa Claus Melon","description":"\u003cp\u003eSanta Claus Melon, also known as Piel de Sapo, is a distinctive long-keeping melon variety prized for its excellent storage life and sweet, aromatic flesh. The large, oblong fruits have a green, mottled rind resembling toad skin and firm, pale green flesh that is refreshing, mildly sweet, and ideal for slicing and fresh eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is well known for its ability to store for months after harvest, often lasting until late fall or early winter under proper conditions, making it a standout choice for late-season gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical name: Cucumis melo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth habit: Vigorous vining melon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSun: Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpacing: 90-120 cm (3-4 ft)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContainer friendly: Suitable for very large containers with trellising\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupport: Trellising recommended for small spaces; otherwise allow vines to sprawl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruit and Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSanta Claus Melons mature into large, oblong fruits with a firm, waxy rind. Flesh is pale green, sweet, and aromatic with a crisp texture. Fruits are typically ready to harvest approximately 90-110 days from transplant, when the rind feels firm and waxy and the fruit is fully sized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is especially valued for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLong storage life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent slicing quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh eating and simple preparations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Buy a Starter Plant?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMelons require warm soil and a long growing season. Starting with a healthy plant allows for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFaster establishment in the garden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarlier flowering and fruit set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImproved success in cooler or shorter growing seasons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrown With Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and are gradually hardened for outdoor conditions, producing strong vines ready for transplanting into warm garden beds or large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited for: home gardeners with space for vines, trellis growers, and anyone interested in a unique melon with exceptional keeping quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46223049031851,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/p80_0ac3a304-74c2-4189-8d6a-6d24cf8d78a2.jpg?v=1771536630"},{"product_id":"honeydew-melone","title":"Honeydew Melon","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoneydew Melon is a classic summer melon prized for its smooth, pale green rind and sweet, juicy, light green flesh. This heat-loving variety produces round to slightly oval fruits with a refreshing flavour that is perfect for fresh eating on warm days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are vigorous and productive, making Honeydew an excellent choice for home gardens, raised beds, and large containers in full sun. Vines can be allowed to sprawl or trained onto a trellis to save space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical name: Cucumis melo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth habit: Vigorous vining melon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSun: Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpacing: 90-120 cm (36-48\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContainer friendly: Suitable for very large containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupport: Not required; trellising optional for space-saving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruit and Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoneydew Melons mature into smooth-skinned fruits with sweet, aromatic flesh. Fruits are typically ready to harvest approximately 80-100 days from transplant, when the rind feels slightly waxy and the fruit gives gently to pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh slicing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruit salads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSummer desserts and snacks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReducing watering slightly as fruits mature can help concentrate sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Buy a Starter Plant?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMelons benefit from a strong early start. Purchasing a starter plant allows for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFaster establishment in warm garden beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarlier flowering and fruit set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImproved success in shorter growing seasons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrown With Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing conditions, producing strong vines ready for transplanting once soil temperatures are warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited for: home gardeners, raised beds, warm-climate growers, and anyone looking to grow a refreshing, classic summer melon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46223049097387,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/p79_55296c12-ceec-44be-ba77-867c9fba1b5c.jpg?v=1771536629"},{"product_id":"hearts-of-gold-cantaloupe","title":"Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe","description":"\u003cp\u003eHearts of Gold is a classic cantaloupe variety valued for its deep orange, sweet, and aromatic flesh and dependable garden performance. Fruits are round with a firm, heavily netted rind and typically weigh 1.5-2.5 kg (3-5 lb), making them ideal for fresh eating and chilled summer slices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants grow on compact yet vigorous vines, making this variety a good choice for smaller gardens while still delivering reliable yields in warm summer conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical name: Cucumis melo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth habit: Compact, vining melon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSun: Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpacing: 60-90 cm (24-36\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContainer friendly: Suitable for very large containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupport: Can sprawl on the ground or be trained onto a sturdy trellis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruit and Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHearts of Gold produces fragrant melons with rich orange flesh and excellent sweetness. Fruits are typically ready to harvest approximately 80-90 days from transplant, when they develop a strong aroma and slip easily from the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh eating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChilled slices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruit salads and desserts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReducing watering slightly as fruits mature helps concentrate sweetness and flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Buy a Starter Plant?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMelons benefit from a strong early start. 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This premium melon produces smooth, round fruits with light grey-green skin and outstanding eating quality, making it a favourite in high-end markets and home gardens alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are vigorous warm-season vines that perform best in full sun and fertile soil. When grown in warm conditions, they produce reliable harvests of intensely flavoured melons that are best enjoyed fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant type: Muskmelon (French heirloom-style melon)\u003cbr\u003e\nGrowth habit: Vining, warm-season and productive\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 45-60 cm (18-24\") between plants; wider spacing if vines are allowed to sprawl\u003cbr\u003e\nSupport: Not required, but can be trellised in smaller spaces\u003cbr\u003e\nContainer friendly: Only in very large containers with strong support and rich soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruit and Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharentais produces round 0.9-1.4 kg (2-3 lb) melons with smooth grey-green skin and bright orange flesh. Flesh is firm, intensely sweet, and highly aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh slicing\u003cbr\u003e\nFruit platters\u003cbr\u003e\nDesserts\u003cbr\u003e\nGourmet summer dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Buy a Starter Plant?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with an established plant provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarlier harvests in northern climates\u003cbr\u003e\nFaster plant establishment\u003cbr\u003e\nReduced risk compared to direct seeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrown With Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, producing strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once outdoor temperatures are consistently warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited for: gourmet gardeners, market growers, heirloom melon collections, and gardeners wanting premium, high-flavour French melon production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46223049228459,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/p77_0799b641-f4da-48ab-80a9-a11ff0208b13.jpg?v=1771536626"},{"product_id":"ananas-sweet","title":"Ananas Sweet","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnanas Sweet Melon is a fragrant heirloom-style melon known for its sweet tropical flavour and aromatic flesh. This variety produces medium-sized melons with lightly netted skin and pale to golden flesh with notes reminiscent of pineapple, which is how it earned the name 'Ananas.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are vigorous warm-season vines that perform best in full sun and fertile soil. With proper heat and growing conditions, they produce reliable harvests of intensely sweet, juicy melons ideal for fresh eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant type: Muskmelon heirloom-style\u003cbr\u003e\nGrowth habit: Vining, warm-season and productive\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 90-120 cm (36-48\")\u003cbr\u003e\nSupport: Not required, but can be trellised in smaller spaces\u003cbr\u003e\nContainer friendly: Only in very large containers with strong support and rich soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruit and Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnanas produces round to slightly oval melons with aromatic, sweet flesh and juicy texture. 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This variety produces round to slightly oval melons with light green skin and darker green striping, making it a recognizable and reliable summer favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are vigorous warm-season vines that thrive in full sun and fertile soil. When given space and heat, they produce dependable harvests of juicy, refreshing watermelons perfect for fresh eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant type: Watermelon\u003cbr\u003e\nGrowth habit: Vining, spreading and productive\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 120-180 cm (4-6 ft)\u003cbr\u003e\nSupport: Not required; vines are typically grown on the ground\u003cbr\u003e\nContainer friendly: Only in very large containers with significant space and soil volume\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruit and Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson Sweet produces large watermelons with deep red flesh, crisp texture, and high sugar content. Fruits typically mature in mid to late summer under warm growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh slicing\u003cbr\u003e\nSummer fruit platters\u003cbr\u003e\nPicnics and gatherings\u003cbr\u003e\nFresh juice and smoothies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Buy a Starter Plant?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with an established plant provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarlier harvests in northern climates\u003cbr\u003e\nFaster plant establishment\u003cbr\u003e\nReduced risk compared to direct seeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrown With Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, producing strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once outdoor temperatures are consistently warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited for: home gardeners with space, market growers, summer fruit gardens, and gardeners wanting a reliable, sweet classic watermelon variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46223050080427,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/p75_9df35262-40c6-4161-8e04-ec99c2ffdfbd.jpg?v=1771536624"},{"product_id":"watermelon-sugar-baby","title":"Watermelon Sugar Baby","description":"\u003cp\u003eSugar Baby Watermelon is a popular early watermelon variety known for producing small, round melons with deep green skin and exceptionally sweet, bright red flesh. 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