{"product_id":"zatta-melon-10-seeds","title":"Zatta Melon (10 seeds)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMelon - Zatta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Zatta Melon' is an ancient Italian heirloom dating to the 16th century and known in Italy as 'Brutto ma Buono' — ugly but good — a name that perfectly captures its appeal. The deeply ribbed, warty, yellow and green skin is unlike anything else in the garden, but cut it open and the intoxicating musky aroma and intensely sweet, deep orange flesh make it an unforgettable eating experience. Fruits weigh up to 1.5 kg and deliver a richness and fragrance that is widely regarded as among the finest of any melon variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThriving in warm, sunny conditions with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture, 'Zatta' performs best in the warmest regions of New Zealand where long, hot summers allow the fruit sufficient time to ripen fully. Harvest when the skin develops yellow patches and the melon slips easily from the vine for peak flavour and aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring, Summer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoors in seed mix, transplant after frost risk passes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–1.5 m apart with room to spread or climb\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vining to 2 m+ with support\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days in warm conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85–90 days; when skin yellows and fruit slips easily from the vine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely sweet, musky, and fragrant with deep orange flesh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rasmussen Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47874780201111,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2828\/4311\/files\/ZattaMelon.png?v=1780871962","url":"https:\/\/junglestory.co.nz\/hi\/products\/zatta-melon-10-seeds","provider":"Jungle Story ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}