{"product_id":"op-melon-seedlings","title":"OP Melon Seedlings (100 in a tray)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGrow Delicious Melons All Year Round with Our High-Quality OP Melon Seedlings!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet ready to harvest juicy and flavorful melons throughout the year with our carefully selected OP (Open-Pollinated) melon seedlings. We offer three popular varieties: Mudicode Local, Sambar Vellari, and Soubhagya. Each tray contains 100 healthy seedlings, ready to be transplanted directly into your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting is a breeze!\u003c\/strong\u003e The ideal planting seasons for melons in India are typically from September\/October to April\/May. Here's a step-by-step guide to get you started:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"17:1-18:0\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"17:4-17:166\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLand Preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begin by preparing raised beds in your open field. Make sure the beds are 80-90 cm wide and 10-15 cm tall, with a 50 cm gap between each bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"19:1-20:0\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"19:4-19:250\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Enhancement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conduct a soil test to determine the appropriate amount of lime or dolomite needed for optimal pH levels. After 6 days, enrich the soil by adding 50-100 kg of organic manure per cent (unit of land area) and mix it thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"21:1-22:0\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"21:4-21:135\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrrigation System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set up a drip irrigation line on the prepared beds and cover them with a 1.2-meter wide plastic mulch sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"23:1-24:0\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"23:4-23:224\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once your seedlings are 15-20 days old and have 2-4 leaves, they are ready for transplanting. Plant them in a single row on the prepared beds, maintaining a spacing of 0.5 meters between each seedling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"25:1-26:0\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"25:4-25:212\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftercare:\u003c\/strong\u003e During dry weather, provide water using a sprayer at a rate of 1.0-1.5 liters per plant per day. Additionally, follow a recommended fertilizer schedule, starting from the 3rd day after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"25:1-26:0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest \u0026amp; Disease Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch for common melon problems such as leaf-eating beetles, leaf miners, fruit flies, mites, powdery mildew, and viruses. Take appropriate control measures to ensure the health of your melon plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy wait?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy following these simple steps, you'll be well on your way to cultivating a thriving melon patch and enjoying the fruits (or should we say melons!) of your labor throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder your OP melon seedlings today and get ready for a delicious harvest!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BuynFarm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53961486860654,"sku":"OPMS","price":200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/3572\/8750\/files\/OP-Melon.jpg?v=1781524083","url":"https:\/\/www.buynfarm.in\/products\/op-melon-seedlings","provider":"BuynFarm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}