Cucumis, Melon 'Charentais' Heirloom
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
Description
Charentais is a gourmet French melon noted for its extra-sweet, orange flesh and compelling fragrance. Similar to cantaloupe, but smaller and more dense
Charentais melon prefers a warm, sunny location with fertile soil. Sow outdoors in spring two weeks after last frost when soil has completely warmed. Start indoors three weeks before last spring frost date. Do not disturb tender roots when transplanting. Water consistently. Unlike cantaloupe, Charentais melon does not separate from the vine (slip) when ripe. Harvest when the leaf at the stem junction turns pale green/yellow.
Cucumis melo
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More Information
| Brand | Lake Valley Seed |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Vegetables |
| Common Family Name | Melon |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Harvest Time | Late Summer, Early Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Spacing Between Rows | 48" |
| Spacing in Row | 24" |
| Planting Depth | 1" |
| Days to Germination | 7-15 |
| Days to Maturity | 90 |
| Manufacturer Number | 1472 |