{"product_id":"long-melon-seeds-vegetable-plant","title":"Long Melon Seeds - Vegetable Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eLong Melon is a warm-season annual vine grown for its elongated edible fruits and vigorous climbing growth habit. It is well suited to home gardens, raised beds, trellises, and vegetable gardens. The plant thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture throughout the growing season. 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