{"product_id":"watermelon-sugar-baby-copy","title":"Watermelon Love's Baby Bump","description":"\u003cp\u003eCitrullus lanatus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA brand NEW, Idaho-bred watermelon variety! Exclusively sold online at Snake River Seed Cooperative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are thrilled to introduce this exceptionally sweet watermelon to the world! Bred by Urban Horticulture Specialist Stephen Love in Aberdeen, Idaho, where the growing season is around 106 days. Stephen collected seeds from as many cold-germinating melon varieties from around the world as he could nd. Then, he began the breeding project with an open-pollinated mass selection process. The result is a new watermelon variety that produces quality fruit under marginal temperatures. There is some variability\u003cbr\u003ewith fruit size, including some large 25-pounders!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile pregnant during the 2023 season, our Inventory Manager Reiley grew the variety and shared the fruit with neighbors, friends,\u003cbr\u003eand family. You can imagine the challenge of harvesting giant, 25 lb watermelons while 8 months pregnant! The abundant harvest\u003cbr\u003ewas even shared at her baby shower. The resounding feedback from all who had the pleasure of tasting this new variety: Love's\u003cbr\u003eBaby Bump Watermelon has excellent avor, texture, and juiciness! We hope you enjoy this watermelon as much as we do!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeeds grown by Afnity Farm in Moscow, Idaho.\u003cbr\u003e25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors in pots 4-5 weeks before last frost and transplant outside after. Or direct seed after last frost. Harden for a week before transplanting, and water thoroughly after. Melons are ripe when they slip from the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.7132%;\"\u003e Planting Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.8162%;\"\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.0943%;\"\u003eDays to Germination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.2734%;\"\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.7132%;\"\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.8162%;\"\u003e3'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.0943%;\"\u003e3-10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.2734%;\"\u003e72\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Snake River","offers":[{"title":"Packet - 1\/2\" Planting Depth","offer_id":43842630942902,"sku":"SR829593","price":4.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/0658\/4502\/files\/product-media-439609.jpg?v=1768955182","url":"https:\/\/shop.spencehardware.com\/products\/watermelon-sugar-baby-copy","provider":"Spence Hardware \u0026 Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}