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Melon Seeds - Charentais

Small variety of French cantaloupe

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Climbing
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Ground Cover
Reduces Erosion
Suppresses Weeds
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Cucumis melo

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Climbing

Grow Heirloom Melons - Charentais Melon Seeds:

Renowned for its tropical, super-sweet taste and exotic perfume, Charentais Melon is the quintessential French melon. Almost one hundred years ago the Randon family brought the Charentais, widely considered one of the sweetest melons, to fruition. This grey-green gem has been blessing gardens ever since.

  • • Highly fragrant and sweet fruit
  • • Great breakfast for two melon
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 2 to 3 feet

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 39
1 Ounce 1,035

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Melon Seeds - Charentais

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Melon Seeds - Charentais FAQs

What type of seed is Charentais Melon?

Charentais Melon is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will Charentais Melon get?

Charentais Melon grows to 2 to 3 pounds.

What is the flavor profile of Charentais Melon?

Charentais Melon has a flavor profile described as sweet, floral, juicy and tender texture, hints of apricot, pear, and & honey.

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