Emerald Gem Organic Melon Seeds

Emerald Gem Organic Melon Seeds – Sweet, Juicy, Heirloom Flavor

Discovered in Benzie County, Michigan and introduced in 1886, Emerald Gem is a time-honored heirloom melon prized for its fragrant, floral aroma and melt-in-your-mouth sweetness. The pastel-orange flesh is refreshingly juicy and tender—perfect for scooping with a spoon like a bowl of sorbet. Fruits ripen from emerald green to a golden yellow-orange hue, growing to about 6" long and weighing around 2 lbs each—just the right size for home gardeners.

Emerald Gem melons thrive in northern climates and clay soils, producing early and vigorous vines. While naturally variable, this strain has been hand-selected for decades for the sweetest fruits. Their flavor rivals the best French cantaloupes—and with proper care, they’ll store in the fridge for weeks.

Product Features:

• Heirloom Since 1886 – A true American classic with deep northern roots
• Days to Maturity: 77 days
• Fruit Size: Medium (approx. 6", 2 lbs)
• Flavor Profile: Super sweet, floral, and juicy
• Color: Green skin ripens to yellow-orange; pastel-orange flesh
• Ideal for Urban & Homestead Gardens – Compact fruit, high yields

Planting Instructions:

• Soil Prep: Enrich soil with compost or aged manure; melons love organic matter
• Start Indoors: May 1st in biodegradable pots; germinate at 85–95°F (use a seedling heat mat); transplant outdoors around June 1st
• Direct Sow: Around June 1st, ½” deep; keep moist until germination
• Germination: 4–5 days
• Spacing: 12–18" between plants, 3–4' between rows
• Pollination: Insect-pollinated; isolate ½ mile from other melon varieties to prevent cross-pollination
• Harvest Tips: Melons are ripe when rind turns yellow-orange and gently detach from vine with a slight tug; harvest window is short, so check daily
• Pest & Disease Tips: Protect seedlings from slugs and cucumber beetles with row covers; watch for mildew or leaf loss, which can hinder ripening

Seed Saving:

Allow fruits to ripen fully. Rinse and dry seeds from selected fruits. Save seed from 6–25 plants for good genetic diversity. Crosses with other melons (not watermelons) are likely if grown nearby.

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