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New!80 days. This early-maturing, round, yellow-fleshed watermelon is super sweet down to the rind! At only 2 to 3 pounds, it fits into your fridge with ease and is perfect for a weekday family dessert. You won't find this variety at the farmer's market as it tends to split in transport, but it's perfect for home growers. (OP.)
Melon Sowing Instructions
Planting Depth:1/2”-1” Row Spacing:5’ Hill Spacing:2’-3’ Days to Germination: 5-10 days Germination Temperature: 70°-80°F
Direct-sow at least 2 weeks after the danger of frost
has passed and both the weather and soil are
reliably warm. Melons are heavy feeders: amend
soil with fertilizer, compost and/or well-rotted
manure. Plant 3 seeds per hill, with hills 2' to 3'
apart in full sunlight. Thin to the strongest
seedlings. The preferred planting method is to grow
as transplants: sow seed singly in pots in sterile
starter mix, 4 to 6 weeks before planting out.
Grow in a warm greenhouse or under grow lights.
Gradually accustom seedlings to sunlight before the
third leaf has fully matured and plant in the garden
after the last frost date. (If seedlings are kept in pots
too long, it stunts their growth.)Water regularly,
fertilizing as needed with kelp or fish emulsion. As
Melons reach maturity, gradually withhold water
and then cease watering to prevent rind splitting.
Harvest when Melons slip easily off the stem.
The Nose Knows
Small and green, a Charentais Melon can look unripe to unaccustomed eyes. When it is ready to pick, the flesh takes on just a bit of a tan or golden cast, but it’s the delicious scent that truly says “Go”. The fruit may also have split slightly at the bottom end--another good sign. If you’ve never tasted a Charentais, you have a rare treat ahead.
When is a Melon Ripe?
Many Melon varieties are ripe at what is called "full slip" - that is, when you can sever the Melon from the stem by lightly pushing it off with your thumb. But this rule of thumb is not trustworthy for certain melon types, the Middle Eastern 'Galia' type being one of them. In this case, we turn up our noses. When the Melon smells ripe, it is. Pressing the blossom end slightly will help to release that seductive aroma.
Melon Sowing Instructions
Planting Depth:1/2”-1” Row Spacing:5’ Hill Spacing:2’-3’ Days to Germination: 5-10 days Germination Temperature: 70°-80°F
Direct-sow at least 2 weeks after the danger of frost
has passed and both the weather and soil are
reliably warm. Melons are heavy feeders: amend
soil with fertilizer, compost and/or well-rotted
manure. Plant 3 seeds per hill, with hills 2' to 3'
apart in full sunlight. Thin to the strongest
seedlings. The preferred planting method is to grow
as transplants: sow seed singly in pots in sterile
starter mix, 4 to 6 weeks before planting out.
Grow in a warm greenhouse or under grow lights.
Gradually accustom seedlings to sunlight before the
third leaf has fully matured and plant in the garden
after the last frost date. (If seedlings are kept in pots
too long, it stunts their growth.)Water regularly,
fertilizing as needed with kelp or fish emulsion. As
Melons reach maturity, gradually withhold water
and then cease watering to prevent rind splitting.
Harvest when Melons slip easily off the stem.
The Nose Knows
Small and green, a Charentais Melon can look unripe to unaccustomed eyes. When it is ready to pick, the flesh takes on just a bit of a tan or golden cast, but it’s the delicious scent that truly says “Go”. The fruit may also have split slightly at the bottom end--another good sign. If you’ve never tasted a Charentais, you have a rare treat ahead.
When is a Melon Ripe?
Many Melon varieties are ripe at what is called "full slip" - that is, when you can sever the Melon from the stem by lightly pushing it off with your thumb. But this rule of thumb is not trustworthy for certain melon types, the Middle Eastern 'Galia' type being one of them. In this case, we turn up our noses. When the Melon smells ripe, it is. Pressing the blossom end slightly will help to release that seductive aroma.
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