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Cantaloupe Melon - Charentais

2,50

Experience the delight of growing Charentais, a famous French heirloom melon variety, perfect for polytunnels or greenhouses in cooler climates. Comparable to growing tomatoes, Charentais melons are a rewarding addition to your garden, producing sweet, orange-fleshed fruits.

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Specifications

  • When can you sow
    March, April
  • Plant type
    Annual (can't tolerate frost)
  • Amount of seeds
    35
  • Sun requirements
    Full sun

Growth tips

Product Features
  • French Heirloom Variety: Delicate and flavorful melons.
  • Greenhouse or Polytunnel: Ideal for cooler climates.
  • Sweet and Juicy: Enjoy the orange, sweet flesh of these melons.
Sow and Harvest
  • Sowing: Start seeds indoors from mid-March to mid-April.
  • Transplanting: Move seedlings to larger pots before planting out after the last frost.
  • Harvesting: Ripe melons will turn a soft grey color and have sweet, orange flesh.
Growing Advice
  • Sunlight and Warmth: Ensure plenty of light and warmth, preferrable in a greenhouse or polytunnel.
  • Support: Use a nylon rope or jute netting for support as the plant grows.
  • Spacing: Space plants 50 cm apart.
  • Moist Soil: Keep the soil slightly moist for optimal growth.
  • Fruit Management: Limit to 2-4 melons per plant for best results.

Seed Characteristics

  • Seeds per Package: 30-40 seeds

For more tips on growing melons, visit our gardening blog!

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Cantaloupe Melon - Charentais

2,50

Experience the delight of growing Charentais, a famous French heirloom melon variety, perfect for polytunnels or greenhouses in cooler climates. Comparable to growing tomatoes, Charentais melons are a rewarding addition to your garden, producing sweet, orange-fleshed fruits.

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