Item Number: SNV8331
Sivan Melon Seeds (Organic)
Sivan Melons - Flesh has a Creamy Texture with an Ambrosial Flavor
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Description
Description
Melon - Sivan F1 - Cucumis melo Tender Annual, F1 Hybrid. This Charentais-type gourmet melon is a reliable producer of 1.5-2 lb melons with netted ribbed skin. Deep orange flesh that is very sweet. Resistance to powdery mildew. What we in America know as a cantaloupe is actually a muskmelon. The modern Charentais was developed in Poitou-Charentes region of western France, around 1920 and was called a refined cantaloupe. Soil Temperature: 65-80°F Planting Depth: 1/2" Germination: 7-12 Days Height At Maturity: 6-8' Days to Maturity: 70-75 Days Sun/Shade: Full Sun Spacing After Thinning: 3-5' Approx Seeds per Pack: 25 Seeds Browse more options in our Melon Seeds .
Variety Details
- Botanical name: Cucumis melo
- Plant type: Tender Annual
- Growth habit: Vining
- Crop category: Melon
- Product format: Seed packet
Sowing & Growing
- Soil Temperature: 65-80°F
- Planting Depth: 1/2"
- Germination: 7-12 Days
- Height At Maturity: 6-8'
- Days to Maturity: 70-75 Days
- Sun/Shade: Full Sun
- Spacing After Thinning: 3-5'
Plan Sivan 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.
Before sowing Sivan 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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Seed Pack Shipping
Seed Pack Shipping
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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
- Hybrid
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil and Water: Plant melons in mounds of 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 water during fruit development.
Planting and 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.
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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