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Sign up freeCucumis melo var. reticulatus 'Petit Gris de Rennes'
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Butterflies🐝 Needs pollinatorsPetit Gris de Rennes is a French heirloom cantaloupe melon variety known for its netted (reticulated) rind and sweet orange flesh. This heritage cultivar is grown for fresh consumption and represents traditional French melon breeding.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldGreat, AngelicaFair and AniseGood nearby.
Well-draining, fertile soil with moderate organic matter
Cucumis melo
fruitA fellow Cucurbitaceae — similar growing habits to Petit Gris de Rennes melon
