{"product_id":"canary-yellow-melon-seeds","title":"Canary Yellow Melon Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom","description":"\u003cp\u003eCanary Yellow is a striking heirloom melon (\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/em\u003e) with bright canary-yellow skin and pale, crisp, mildly sweet white flesh. These melon seeds grow oval fruits weighing 4–6 lb with a tangy-sweet flavor that keeps well after harvest. Also known as Juan Canary, it's an eye-catching, long-storing variety that stands out in the garden and on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor gardeners who love unusual, colorful fruit and want a melon that stores longer than most cantaloupes, plus cooks who enjoy a lighter, crisper melon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow after all danger of frost once soil reaches 70°F, or start indoors 2–3 weeks early. Plant seeds 1 inch deep and space 24–36 inches apart in rows 5–6 feet apart. Full sun and fertile, well-drained soil produce the sweetest fruit. Grows as an annual in USDA zones 4–11.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady about 80–90 days from sowing. Pick when the skin turns fully bright yellow; unlike cantaloupe, the fruit does not slip, so cut it from the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelicious fresh, in fruit salads, or paired with citrus and mint. Its firm flesh and durable rind make it a good keeper for weeks in cool storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e New to this variety? Read our full guide, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\/melon-canary-yellow\"\u003eHow to Grow Canary Yellow Melon From Seed\u003c\/a\u003e, for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012852965583,"sku":"ORIFMC_03_03","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Melon-Canary-Yellow-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266648014.png?v=1783372995","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/canary-yellow-melon-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}