{"product_id":"musk-melon-f1-hybrid-summer","title":"Musk Melon Seeds – Ashrafi F1 Hybrid (SUMMER)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusk Melon (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), commonly known as Kharboza, is a popular summer fruit valued for its sweetness, juicy flesh and refreshing aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAshrafi F1 Hybrid produces attractive melons on vigorous spreading vines and is suitable for sunny kitchen gardens, raised beds and large grow bags.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name: Cucumis melo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name: Musk Melon \/ Muskmelon \/ Kharboza\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety: Ashrafi F1 Hybrid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Warm-season fruiting vine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruits: Rounded, smooth-skinned melons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlesh: Sweet, juicy and aromatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit: Vigorous spreading vines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight: Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Features: F1 hybrid, suitable for summer cultivation and home gardening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Grow Bags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/collections\/grow-bags-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG-24 F Grow Bag – 24 × 18 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – 1 plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/collections\/grow-bags-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG-28 F Grow Bag – 28 × 18 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – 1 plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow sufficient space for vines to spread naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor rooftop gardening, plants may be trained on a sturdy trellis. Support developing fruits with individual slings to prevent damage to the vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Soil \/ Potting Mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50% Bhalu Mitti \/ Garden Soil + 30% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/vermicompost\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREEN GARDENS Vermicompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e + 20% Cocopeat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse fertile, loose, organic-rich and well-draining soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain consistent moisture without allowing waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Instructions from Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod: Direct sowing preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing Depth: Approximately 2–2.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination: 5–10 days under favourable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Temperature: 27–30°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Spacing: Approximately 60–90 cm with sufficient room for vines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering: Keep soil evenly moist until germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow 1–2 seeds per planting position and retain the healthiest seedling after germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide full sunlight and sufficient space for spreading vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid unnecessary root disturbance and maintain good airflow around developing plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulching helps conserve soil moisture and prevents fruits from remaining in direct contact with wet soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight \u0026amp; Watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight: Full sun, preferably 6–8 hours daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering: Maintain consistent soil moisture during vine growth, flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid excessive irrigation as fruits approach maturity, but do not allow plants to suffer severe drought stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Harvesting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Harvest: Approximately 70–90 days after sowing, depending on growing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting Season: Late spring through summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit: Vigorous spreading and branching vines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Type: Rounded, smooth-skinned muskmelons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavour: Sweet, juicy and aromatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest when fruits develop their characteristic mature colour, aroma and appropriate rind firmness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome muskmelon types separate easily from the vine when fully ripe, while others require cutting. Follow the maturity characteristics of the specific hybrid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow fruits to mature properly for the best sweetness and flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/vermicompost\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREEN GARDENS Vermicompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into the soil before sowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply additional vermicompost as needed during active vine growth and flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain balanced nutrition, including adequate potassium, during fruit development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, which may encourage leafy growth at the expense of fruit production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination \u0026amp; Fruit Development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusk Melon requires successful pollination for proper fruit development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBees and other pollinating insects transfer pollen between flowers and support healthy fruit formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoor pollination may produce misshapen fruits or cause developing fruits to drop prematurely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncourage pollinators and avoid applying insecticides when bees are actively visiting flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusk Melon is ideal for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh fruit slices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer fruit salads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChilled desserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh juices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoothies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit platters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefreshing summer snacks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts naturally sweet, aromatic flesh is especially enjoyable when served chilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/collections\/fruit-seeds\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREEN GARDENS Fruit Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/collections\/grow-bags-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREEN GARDENS Grow Bags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/vermicompost\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREEN GARDENS Vermicompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@GardeningwithJavedIqbal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Guide Videos – Gardening with Javed Iqbal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Green Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46759987085569,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/6266\/6497\/files\/MuskMelon_AshrafiF1Hybrid_GREENGARDENS_1.png?v=1792158430","url":"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/musk-melon-f1-hybrid-summer","provider":"Green Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}