Melon Seeds - Charentais HEIRLOOM - OPEN POLLINATED

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Unit Size	Unit Price	Savings	Qty
Packet	$3.95
1 Ounce Package	$11.95
1/4 Pound Package	$28.95	39%	Notify Me
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2-3 lb fruit - Heirloom
85 Days to Harvest
Prefers full sun exposure

Shipping Schedule

Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.

Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials	Shipping Begins
Zones 9 - 12	Late February to Early March
Zone 8	Early to Mid March
Zone 7	Mid to Late March
Zone 6	Early April
Zone 5	Late April
Zones 2 - 4	Late April to Early May
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted.
Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris	Shipping Begins
All Zones	Late August
Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs	Shipping Begins
Zones 2 - 4	Mid September
Zone 5	Mid to Late September
Zone 6	Late September
Zone 7	Late September to Early October
Zones 8 - 12	Early to Mid October
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted.
Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials*	Shipping Begins
All Zones	Mid October
*Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots

Product Description

Grow Heirloom Melons - Charentais Melon Seeds:

Renowned for its tropical, super-sweet taste and exotic perfume, Charentais Melon is the quintessential French melon. Almost one hundred years ago the Randon family brought the Charentais, widely considered one of the sweetest melons, to fruition. This grey-green gem has been blessing gardens ever since.

Fast Facts

Name:	Melon Seeds - Charentais
Botanical Name:	Cucumis melo
Life Cycle:	Annual
Light Requirement:	Full Sun
Planting Season:	Warm Season
Plant Type:	Vining
Features:	Heirloom, Good for Microgreens
Fruit Size:	2-3 lbs
Days to Maturity:	60-90 Days
Plant Spacing:	2-3 feet
Planting Depth:	1 inch
Sowing Method:	Start Indoors, Direct Sow
Cold Stratification:	No
Seeds per Packet:	1 g
Hardiness Zones:	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Ships:	Year Round

Planting Instructions
When to plant:
- Don’t plant your melon seeds until the soil is consistently above 70 Degrees F.
How to plant:
- Before planting, amend your soil with compost or aged manure so the melons have adequate nutrition.
- When transplanting, give your melon seeds 36 to 40 inches of space so they can spread out.
How to harvest:
- Look for the rind color turning from green to yellow or tan. Harvest your melon when it is easy to pull from the vine, but not falling off.
*Melons will generally flower before they bear fruit - this is normal and isn’t an indication that you won’t receive fruit! Pests and diseases are somewhat common with melons, so consistent attention is best.