Additional information
| Weight | 0.044375 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | .125 × 3.25 × 4.5 in |
Melon Charentais – Item #1472
$2.29
Charentais is a gourmet French melon noted for its extra-sweet, orange flesh and compelling fragrance. Similar to cantaloupe, but smaller and more dense
Planting & Harvesting
Seed Depth: 1″ (3cm)
Plant Space: 24″ (61cm)
Row Space: 48″ (1.2m)
Sprouts In: 7-15 days
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.
Additional Information
Botanical Name: Cucumis melo
Matures In: 90 days
