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Charentais is a netted melon variety belonging to the Cucumis melo species, characterized by its small to medium-sized round fruits with distinctive aromatic, orange flesh. It is a heat-loving annual that requires warm growing conditions and is commonly grown in Mediterranean climates, particularly in France where it originates.
Cucumis melo 'Emir'
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A fellow Cucurbitaceae — similar growing habits to Charentais melon
Attract Parasitic wasps, Lacewings to keep them in check — plant DillGreat, Bishop's FlowerGreat and CarrotGood nearby.Start Charentais melon indoors about 3 weeks before your last frost, keeping seeds in warm soil (around 20–25 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 7 days. Move seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed, in full sun, spaced about 60 cm apart. It is frost-tender, so don't plant out early. Expect to harvest in roughly 75 days.
Charentais melon seed rarely stays viable beyond 5 years — track what's still worth sowing.
Water: Medium · Height: 30 cm · Soil: Well-draining soil with moderate fertility; prefers sandy loam or similar.
These three thrive alongside Charentais melon — and alongside each other.
