Description
50+Seeds\n\nMusk Melon - Seeds has become one of the most preferred fruits in summer season. Muskmelon fruit contains more water content and also rich in Vitamin A and C. In India the muskmelon is cultivated some of the states Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana ,etc. Muskmelon is called with different names in different languages like Muskmelon, Honeydew, melon, cantaloupe, Thalkumbalam Madhuphala, Kharbuja, Kharbooja, Kharbooza, Chibadi, Chibunda, kharmuj, Vrittakarakatali, etc.\n\nDays to Germinate: 7-10 days\n\nDays to Harvest: 80-90 days\n\nHow to Grow: Sow seeds 1 inch deep in rows, or in hills spaced 6 feet apart. After 2 weeks, thin to 2 plants per hill. To prevent insect problems and encourage early growth, cover seedlings with row cover (fleece) tunnels until they begin to bloom.\n\nSowing Season: It is grown in May - June and December - January\n\nGermination Rate: 75%\n\nSeed Preservation: You too can be a seedkeeper and help HOOGA in the fight to preserve native seeds. Wait until the eggplant is overripe and inedible before you start collecting eggplant seeds. The eggplant should look dull and off colored. Overripe purple eggplants turn tan or brown while white and green eggplants take on a yellowish hue. An overripe eggplant is typically hard and shriveled. Slice open the eggplant and separate the flesh from the seeds. Put the seeds in a bowl of water and wash the pulp away. Strain the seeds, pat them dry, and spread them out on a tray to dry not more than two seeds thick. You can also make use of wood ash, cow dung or hay to aid in the process. Call us to know more!\n\nĀ
Pros and cons
- Guaranteed Authenticity: Every seed & bulb is hand-selected & verified to be true-to-variety native & open-pollinated.
- Strong Resilient Growth: Traditional varieties bred over generations for hardiness adaptability & natural resistance.
- Supports a Larger Cause: Every purchase supports small farmers & helps conserve endangered native seed varieties.
- Seed-Saving Ready: Being non-hybrid you can save seeds from your harvest & grow the same variety again next season.
- Premium Pricing: Sourcing rare native genetics directly from small farmers plus manual quality checks costs more than mass-market hybrid seeds.
- Limited & Seasonal Stock: Because many varieties are rare & grown in small batches stock is limited & can sell out before the season peaks.
- Slightly More Care Needed: Native & heirloom varieties may need more attentive growing conditions than common commercial hybrids.
- Longer Dispatch on Some Items: Certain rare or seasonal varieties may take longer to source & dispatch than always-in-stock products.
