Charentais Melon – 50 Seeds

Indulge in the legendary flavor of France's most celebrated heirloom with our Charentais Melon seeds. Widely considered by chefs and gourmands to be the most delicious melon in the world, this true French cantaloupe produces small, round fruits with smooth, grey-green striped skin. Cut one open to reveal dense, brilliant orange flesh that delivers an intensely sweet flavor and a rich, intoxicating floral aroma. Perfect for small spaces, these productive vines love the summer heat and yield gourmet, personal-sized melons that elevate any summer breakfast, charcuterie board, or fresh dessert.

⭐ What you'll love

• Legendary sweet flavor and dense texture that far outclasses standard supermarket varieties.
• Divine, room-filling floral fragrance that lets you know exactly when it is perfectly ripe.
• Compact, personal-sized fruits (around 2 pounds) that are ideal for small-scale gardens or trellising.
• Incredibly heat-tolerant and thrives in hot, sunny conditions.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Charentais Melon (Cucumis melo var. inodorus)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Annual
• Height: Vine habit
• Days to Maturity: 75-85 days
• USDA Zone: All Zones
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after soil reaches 70°F or start indoors in biodegradable pots 3-4 weeks before the last frost.
• Note on Soaking: If soaking seeds, both seeds that float and seeds that sink will be viable.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep.
• Spacing: Plant 3-4 seeds per hill with hills 4-6 feet apart, then thin to the strongest two seedlings.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Care: Grow in fertile, well-draining soil. Maintain uniform moisture during early growth, then ease back on watering as fruit matures to enhance flavor sweetness.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

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