Charentais Melon Seeds for Your Bountiful Garden

Key Features:

• Traditional French heirloom melon variety

• Produces small, round melons with sweet, fragrant orange flesh

• Excellent for home gardens, raised beds, and patio growers

• Non-GMO seeds with strong and reliable germination

• Compact vines make it suitable for limited space gardening

Specifications

• Seed Name: Charentais Melon

• Plant Type: Annual Fruiting Vine

• Fruit Flesh: Deep orange, sweet, aromatic

• Fruit Size: Small to medium round melons

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Sunlight: Full Sun

• Watering: Moderate, regular deep watering

• Days to Maturity: ~75–90 days

• Planting Season: Late Spring after frost

• Hardiness Zones: Zones 4–11 (warm growing period required)

• GMO Status: Non-GMO Heirloom

Planting Guide

1. Soil Preparation:
   Loosen soil and mix in compost for drainage and nutrients.

2. Sowing Depth:
   Plant seeds 1 inch deep.

3. Spacing:
   Space plants 18–24 inches apart; allow vines to spread or trellis.

4. Sun Requirements:
   Grow in full sun to develop flavor and sweetness.

5. Watering:
   Water deeply but avoid soaking the soil continuously. Reduce watering slightly as fruits ripen for maximum flavor.

6. Harvest:
   Harvest when the melon develops a strong sweet aroma and the stem begins to crack or slip naturally.