{"title":"Canary Melons","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanary melons are among the most beautiful of the winter melons, with brilliant golden-yellow rinds, sweet, juicy flesh, and excellent keeping qualities. Unlike traditional cantaloupes, these melons typically have smooth rinds and pale, creamy-white flesh with a delicate sweetness and wonderfully refreshing flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore our collection of heirloom Canary melon seeds, including a few other golden-yellow melons with similarly delicious qualities. Whether you're drawn to their beautiful appearance, exceptional flavor, or ability to keep long after harvest, these melons are a wonderful addition to the home garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"collective-farm-woman-melon","title":"Collective Farm Woman Melon","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollective Farm Woman is a Ukrainian\/Russian heirloom melon variety dating back to the early 1930s that produces white-fleshed melons with a unique, pear-like texture and luscious, sweet flavor.  Originating from Russia and bred for the cooler, shorter seasons that challenged many gardeners of the Soviet Union, the Collective Farm Woman melon is uniquely suited for northern and high-altitude gardeners of the United States who likewise experience the challenges that come along with short growing seasons.  What's more, these unique melons feature a thin, dark green rind which turns yellow at maturity, thereby taking the guesswork out of melon picking, and making them a great choice for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReportedly developed by Russian breeder V. Balyasnyie, the Collective Farm Woman melon was selected for its early maturity and uniform ripening under the cooler conditions experienced by many of the country's northern gardeners.  Upon its release under the name Kolkhoznitsa (Russian: Collective Farm Woman), the melon quickly became popular among dacha gardeners living outside of Moscow, later gaining widespread popularity throughout the Soviet Union. It remains so today, particularly throughout Ukraine.  A strain of this variety was acquired from the Ukraine in 1993 and was subsequently released to the Seed Savers Exchange with the help of Moscow gardener Marina Danilenko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, Collective Farm Woman is a delight to grow.  Its thin, yet durable rinds resist cracking better than other varieties we've tried, and we especially appreciate the way they announce their readiness by turning a vibrant shade of yellow.  Inside, the white flesh is sweet and refreshing with a juicy, pear-like texture.  Its quality and texture are maintained clear out to the rind—our children will sit briefly quiet on the porch, scooping spoonfuls of the refreshing melon into their mouths until just a paper-thin bowl of rind remains.  Payment for this brief respite from noise is remitted as soon as the sugar sets in... 80-85 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Collective Farm Woman","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":45405955653881,"sku":"ME-MU-011","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/collective-farm-woman-melon-seeds-42961951031545.jpg?v=1726314194"},{"product_id":"jaune-canary-melon","title":"Jaune Canary Melon","description":"\u003cp\u003eJaune Canary is a European winter melon prized for its sweet flavor and excellent keeping qualities. Known in France as \u003cem\u003eJaune des Canaries\u003c\/em\u003e (Yellow of the Canaries), this beautiful melon is also commonly sold under the names Juane Canary and Juan Canary. The elegant, oblong melons feature a wrinkled, durable rind that ripens to a rich golden yellow—an unmistakable sign that harvest time is near.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo be honest, we weren’t expecting much from Jaune Canary—the first Canary melons we trialed were mild and not particularly sweet—but this one completely surprised us. The smooth, pear-like texture and refreshing sweetness were a real treat, with a flavor reminiscent of a true, homegrown honeydew (not the bland grocery-store kind).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond their beauty, these melons are wonderfully forgiving and beginner-friendly. The color shift makes harvest easy, and the melons keep well after picking—sometimes improving with a short rest on the counter. While other melons demanded immediate attention, Jaune Canary waited patiently, holding its flavor and texture for weeks. When we finally cut into them, we understood why this variety has been cherished for generations: dependable, sweet, and elegant in every way. 90–110 days to maturity. Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jaune Canary","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":46971055833337,"sku":"ME-MU-019","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/canary-melon-seeds-1199968695.jpg?v=1761582540"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/collections\/amarillo-oro-melon-seeds-1266113319.jpg?v=1794248286","url":"https:\/\/www.threshseed.com\/collections\/canary-melons.oembed","provider":"Thresh Seed Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}