Charentais Melon Fruit Seeds
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Bring French gourmet flavor to your garden with our Charentais Melon Fruit Seeds, a prized heirloom variety celebrated for its intensely fragrant aroma and sweet, juicy flesh. These premium-quality seeds boast excellent germination rates and thrive in sunny, well-drained garden beds or spacious containers. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned gardener, Charentais melons are easy to grow and incredibly rewarding.
Originally from France, the Charentais melon has smooth, pale green skin with slight ribbing and rich orange flesh bursting with flavor—perfect for fresh eating, fruit salads, or elegant summer desserts. Compact vines make it ideal for small spaces, while its gourmet quality makes every harvest feel special. Start growing today and enjoy the exquisite taste and aroma of this beloved European melon, straight from your own garden!




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Features
Life Cycle
Annual
Planting Season
Spring to Summer
Growth Habit
Vining Spread
Flavor Profile
Sweet, Aromatic
Plant Characteristics
Small, Net-Ribbed
Use
Fresh Eating
Growing Conditions
Warm, Full Sun
Harvest Advantages
Early Maturing
Plant Resistance
Powdery Mildew Tolerant
About Charentais Melon Fruit Seeds
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Seed Names
Charentais Melon
Seed Type
Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Charentais Melon is a prized French heirloom variety known for its compact size, deeply sweet flesh, and fragrant aroma. Ideal for warm climates, these melons thrive in well-drained soil and reward growers with early yields of intensely flavorful fruit.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
0.5 - 1 inch
Sowing Method
Direct Sow or Transplant
Plant Spacing
18 – 24 inches
Days to Maturity
75 – 85 Days
Soil Preparation
Well-Drained, Fertile
Hardiness Zones
4 – 11
Water Needs
Moderate, Consistent
Planting Season
Late Spring
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 80 sq ft
500
Up to 400 sq ft
1000
Up to 800 sq ft
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Growing these Charentais melons was such a joy. They don�t take up much space but produce such sweet, fragrant fruit. Perfect for small gardens or containers!
These melons are smaller than the typical variety, but don�t let that fool you. They are incredibly flavorful and pack a punch! They were a big hit at our summer BBQ.
As a melon lover, I couldn�t resist trying these. The fruits have a delicate sweetness that�s hard to find in other melons. They�ve quickly become a staple in my garden!
I�ve always enjoyed melons, but nothing compares to the flavor of Charentais. The sweetness is intense, and the texture is so smooth. I will definitely be planting these again next year!
I�m new to gardening, and these Charentais melons were so easy to grow! They thrive with minimal care, and the reward is a delicious, fragrant fruit that my whole family loves.