{"title":"Specialty Melon","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUnique and flavour‑forward melon varieties with distinctive aromas, textures, or colours. Perfect for growers looking for something beyond the classic cantaloupe or honeydew.\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":"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. Fruits develop best sweetness when allowed to fully mature on the vine.\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\nSummer fresh eating\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: heirloom melon collections, market growers, gourmet gardeners, and gardeners wanting a highly aromatic, sweet summer melon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46223049293995,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/Halvedmelonwithdetailedtexture.png?v=1775665233"},{"product_id":"sugar-cube-cantaloupe-starter-plant","title":"Sugar Cube Cantaloupe Starter Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"352\"\u003eSugar Cube is a premium personal-sized cantaloupe known for its intensely sweet flavour and deep orange flesh. 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Each plant is well-established and ready to transition into the garden once temperatures are consistently warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003eBest Suited For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eSmall-space gardeners, container growers, and anyone looking for a reliable, high-performing cantaloupe with exceptional sweetness and disease resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co. 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