Item Number: SNV8097
Hearts of Gold Melon Seeds (Organic)
Hearts of Gold Melons - Aromatic, Sweet, Deep-Orange Flesh
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Description
Description
Melon - Hearts of Gold - Cucumis melo Tender Annual Heirloom. Hearts of Gold has an aromatic, sweet, deep-orange flesh. The fruit is thick and firm with a small cavity. It is heavily netted with medium ribbing. The fruit grows nearly round to 6" in diameter weighing up to 4 lb. The plant is vigorous, extremely productive, and blight resistant. The first flowers to appear on the vines are male, and drop naturally. The later flowers are female and form the fruit.
Variety Details
- Botanical name: Cucumis melo
- Plant type: Tender Annual
- Growth habit: Vining
- Crop category: Melon
- Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
- Product format: Seed packet
Sowing & Growing
- Soil Temperature: 65-80°F
- Planting Depth: 1/2"
- Germination: 7-12 Days
- Height At Maturity: 12"-18"
- Days To Maturity: 70-97 Days
- Sun/Shade: Full Sun
- Spacing After Thinning: 3'-5'
Plan Hearts of Gold Melon for a warm, full-sun period with enough time for vines and fruit to develop. Sow after soil has warmed or transplant carefully once frost risk has passed. Give vines the recorded room, check moisture at root depth, and avoid repeatedly wetting foliage. As maturity approaches, use the documented color, aroma, rind, stem, or texture cues rather than calendar days alone. Handle harvested fruit carefully and store only when the crop type and maturity stage support it.
Soil Temperature: 65-80°F Planting Depth: 1/2" Germination: 7-12 Days Height At Maturity: 12"-18" Days To Maturity: 70-97 Days Sun/Shade: Full Sun Spacing After Thinning: 3'-5' Approx Seeds per Pack: 25 Seeds
Before sowing Hearts of Gold Melon, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.
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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H
Features
Features
- Grow on a Trellis
- Heirloom
- Open-Pollinated
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil & Water: Melons like moderately rich, well-drained soils with plenty of phosphorous and potassium and a pH of 6.0-6.8. For flavorful fruits, melons need moderate water as seedlings, low water before transplanting, moderate water during growth, and low, even water during fruit development.
Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost or seed directly after the last frost. Melons need plentiful heat to develop; use plastic mulch and row covers in cooler climates.
Harvesting & Storage: Melons are ripe when the rind changes color to yellow and gentle pressure separates the stem from the vine. Melons can store in the refrigerator for about a week, if you can keep from eating them that long!
Useful Information
Useful Information
Guarantee
Guarantee
Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).
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