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Cantaloupe Melon - Charentais Magenta F1

6,00

Grow the Charentais Magenta F1, a hand-pollinated hybrid of the classic French Charentais melon. This variety features netted skin and lovely flesh, making it a delightful addition to any garden. With a thicker skin, these melons store better than the traditional Charentais.

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Specifications

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

Growth tips

Product Features
  • Hand-Pollinated Hybrid: Derived from the French heirloom Charentais.
  • Netted Skin: Offers better storage compared to traditional varieties.
  • Sweet Flavor: Exceptionally sweet orange flesh.
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 crack around the stalk and emit a sweet aroma.
Growing Advice
  • Sunlight and Warmth: Ensure plenty of light and warmth.
  • Support: Use a nylon rope for support as the plant grows.
  • Spacing: Space plants 50 cm apart.
  • Moist Soil: Keep the soil slightly moist for optimal growth.
  • Flowering Time: Approximately 90 days to start flowering, so plan accordingly.

Seed Characteristics

  • Seeds per Package: 6 seeds
  • Hand-Pollinated: This seed more labor-intensive but yield superior results.

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

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Cantaloupe Melon - Charentais Magenta F1

6,00

Grow the Charentais Magenta F1, a hand-pollinated hybrid of the classic French Charentais melon. This variety features netted skin and lovely flesh, making it a delightful addition to any garden. With a thicker skin, these melons store better than the traditional Charentais.

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