Quick Facts
- French heirloom
- Sugary and smooth
- Dates prior to 1800
Cucumis melo
80 days. Very popular in France, this melon was cultivated for centuries by the Carmelite monks who it is named for. Round, ribbed, and about 8 inches in diameter, this melon makes the perfect dish to serve vanilla ice cream in when halved! Juicy orange flesh, these plants are very productive!
How to grow it:
|
Germ Temp |
Indoor Start |
Germ Days |
Frost Tolerant |
Sun |
Seed Depth |
Plant/Row Spacing |
|
65-95 |
3 w. |
3-13 d. |
No |
Full |
1/2” |
18”/24” |
| Plant 1-2" deep in small mounds 24" apart. Melons are heavy feeders, provide fertility throughout the season. |
Seed specs: Packet size 30 seeds