Charentais Melon Seeds

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Charentais Melon Seeds

Charentais Melon Seeds

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Packet Size: 50 Seeds

Charentais Melon is a prized French heirloom celebrated for its rich fragrance and exceptionally sweet, silky flesh. These small, round melons mature to a yellow exterior when ripe and offer gourmet flavor rarely found in grocery stores. Compact vines perform well in gardens, raised beds, containers, or greenhouses, producing 2–3 lb fruits that signal ripeness by slipping easily from the vine.

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Growing Information

Planting

  • Sow seeds directly outdoors after frost danger has passed and soil temperatures have warmed to at least 70°F.
  • Space plants 24–36 inches apart, allowing vines to reach their mature spread of approximately 36–48 inches.
  • Choose a sunny, well-drained location enriched with organic matter to encourage strong growth and fruiting.
  • Water deeply at the base of plants and avoid wetting foliage to reduce disease pressure.
  • Provide warm soil conditions early in the season to support quick germination and vigorous vine development.

Maintenance

  • Provide consistent moisture during early growth and fruit development, taking care not to overwater near maturity.
  • Mulch around plants to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
  • Allow vines ample room to sprawl or train them carefully when grown in larger containers.
  • Maintain good air circulation and monitor for common melon pests to support healthy, vigorous plants.

Harvest & Storage

  • Harvest Charentais melons at about 90 days to maturity, waiting for the rind to turn yellow and for the fruit to slip cleanly from the vine.
  • Pick fruit gently to avoid damaging nearby stems, as melons detach easily when fully ripe.
  • Enjoy these 2–3 lb melons fresh, as their delicate texture and high sugar content limit storage duration.
  • Refrigerate cut portions promptly and consume within a few days for the best flavor and aroma.