Melon Seeds – Charentais

Charentais Melon Seeds are known for producing small, round melons with sweet and aromatic flesh. This variety is a popular choice among gardeners due to its rich flavor and manageable size. The plants are vigorous growers, well-suited for warm climates, and thrive in well-drained soil with full sunlight. Perfect for home gardens, these seeds are valued for their reliable yields and distinctive taste.

Specifications:

• Variety: Charentais Melon

• Growth Habit: Warm-season annual, vigorous vines

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter

• Sun Requirement: Full sun

• Season: Warm season crop; best sown after last frost

• Zones & Planting Months:

  • USDA Zones 4–6: Start indoors in April, transplant in late May–June

  • USDA Zones 7–9: Direct sow outdoors from April to June

  • USDA Zones 10–11: Sow outdoors from March to May

• Maturity: Approximately 75–90 days from planting

• Spacing: 2–3 feet apart in rows, 4–6 feet between rows

• Watering: Moderate, consistent watering; avoid overwatering to prevent splitting

• Harvest: When melons emit a sweet fragrance and the rind changes color