Melon 'Charentais' Seeds (Cucumis melo) Enjoy the taste of France in your garden with Melon 'Charentais' (Cucumis melo). This classic French heirloom variety produces small, round melons with smooth grey-green skin and rich, aromatic orange flesh. Sweet, juicy, and intensely fragrant, it’s the perfect melon for fresh eating, desserts, and gourmet summer salads. How to Grow Sow seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost. Use rich, well-drained soil in a warm, sunny spot. Sow seeds 1.5–2 cm deep and keep soil moist until germination (7–10 days). Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 60–90 cm apart. Harvest when fruits turn fragrant and skin shows slight cracking near the stem. Key Features Classic French heirloom melon Small, round fruits with smooth grey-green skin Intensely sweet, juicy, and aromatic orange flesh Perfect for fresh eating, desserts, and summer salads Compact vines, ideal for gardens and greenhouses Ideal For Home gardeners seeking gourmet-quality fruit Fresh summer snacking and desserts Greenhouse, polytunnel, or warm outdoor gardens Lovers of fragrant, sweet melons Sowing Best time: Indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost Depth: 1.5–2 cm Spacing: 60–90 cm apart Prefers full sun and rich, well-drained soil Quick Tip For the sweetest flavor, allow melons to ripen fully on the vine before picking.
