Melon Charentais

Description

Family: Cucurbitaceae
Genus: Cucumis
Species: Melo
Cultivar: Charentais

It is one of the tastiest and sweetest melons. It is extremely aromatic. It can be used fresh or processed to make a fruit drink due to its nutritional value. It can be stored during the winter for 1-3 months. The species most commonly used in commercial production.

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Propagation: By seed

Pre-treatment : No

Sowing : Directly after danger of frost

Germination: Temperature 18-25 C, germinates in 1-2 weeks

Location: Direct light, constant soil moisture