Charentais Melon is the classic French heirloom prized for its intensely sweet flavor, floral aroma, and smooth grey-green rind with subtle ribbing. Each melon develops deep salmon-orange flesh with a tender, juicy texture and complex tropical sweetness. Compact fruits typically weigh 2 to 3 pounds and mature in approximately 75 to 85 days, making them perfect for fresh summer eating, elegant fruit plates, chilled desserts, and refined preserves. With full sun, fertile soil, consistent moisture, and a long warm season, this gourmet melon brings a taste of the French countryside to your garden.

Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 10/25. WILL.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%

Why Choose Charentais Melon?

• Exceptional French Flavor: Produces intensely sweet, aromatic fruit with a floral fragrance and sophisticated tropical flavor.
• Distinctive Appearance: Smooth grey-green skin with subtle ribbing surrounds vibrant salmon-orange flesh.
• Perfect Serving Size: Compact 2- to 3-pound melons are convenient for fresh eating without excessive leftovers.
• Gourmet Heirloom: A traditional open-pollinated variety treasured by home gardeners, chefs, and serious melon growers.
• Warm-Season Favorite: Vigorous vines thrive in full sun, fertile soil, steady moisture, and extended summer warmth.
• Non-GMO: Bred through traditional methods without genetic modification.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Plant in full sun with at least 8 hours of direct light each day to develop the best sweetness and aroma.
• Timing: Start seeds indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow after frost danger has passed when soil temperatures reach at least 70°F.
• Soil: Use rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.8. Mix finished compost into the planting area before sowing.
• Spacing: Give vines room to run, spacing hills 4 to 6 feet apart with 2 to 3 plants per hill, or use a sturdy trellis with individual fruit slings.
• Watering: Water deeply and consistently during vine growth and fruit set. Reduce watering as fruit approaches ripeness to concentrate flavor and sugars.
• Feeding: Apply balanced fertilizer at planting, then use a phosphorus- and potassium-rich fertilizer once vines begin flowering and setting fruit.
• Support: If growing vertically, support each developing melon with a breathable sling. For ground-grown fruit, place a board or tile underneath to reduce rot.
• Pollination: Bees are essential for fruit set. Grow pollinator-friendly flowers nearby and avoid spraying during bloom.
• Harvesting: Expect maturity in approximately 75 to 85 days. Harvest when the melon slips easily from the vine, the blossom end softens slightly, and its strong floral fragrance fills the air.

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Cooking Methods

• Fresh and Simple: Halve, remove the seeds, and serve chilled with a squeeze of lemon or lime.
• Prosciutto Pairing: Wrap thin slices in prosciutto for a classic sweet-and-salty appetizer.
• Fruit Salads: Combine with berries, peaches, citrus, mint, or basil for an elegant summer salad.
• Sorbet and Granita: Puree ripe flesh with lemon juice and simple syrup, then freeze for a refreshing dessert.
• Chilled Soups: Blend with cucumber, lime, and a little jalapeno for a bright melon gazpacho.
• Preserves: Cook ripe melon with sugar, vanilla, or citrus for fragrant preserves and jam.

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Nutritional Information

Applies to harvested melon, not planting seeds. Per 1 cup (160 g) diced raw melon:

• Calories: 54
• Total Fat: 0.3g (0% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 26mg (1% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 13g (5% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 1.4g (5% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 12.6g
• Protein: 1.3g
• Vitamin A: 299mcg (33% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 57mg (63% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 427mg (9% Daily Value)
• Folate: 33mcg (8% Daily Value)

*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Nutritional values are estimates for harvested fruit from mature melon plants.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Fruit size, sweetness, yield, and maturity vary with climate, soil, pollination, watering, care, and harvest timing. The listed maturity period is an estimate under favorable conditions.
• Seed Storage: Store unused seeds in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. Seal opened packets for best viability.
• Planting Zones: Charentais melon is a warm-season annual. Plant after frost danger has passed and soil has warmed, following local frost dates and growing-season conditions.

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