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Boule d'Or Charentais

Melon

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis 'Boule d'Or'

Overview
An authentic French Charentais melon that represents the pinnacle of melon flavor with its incredibly aromatic, orange flesh that's intensely sweet and perfumed. Boule d'Or produces small, personal-sized fruits with smooth, pale skin that turns golden when ripe, each one delivering the authentic taste of French summer markets. This heirloom variety requires patience but rewards gardeners with unparalleled flavor that commercial melons simply cannot match.
Planting
Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost or direct sow when soil reaches 70°F. Requires warm, sunny location with protection from cool weather.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil pH: 6.5–7.5. Space plants 36" apart. Germination: 5-8.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, cucumber beetles, spider mites, thrips. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, fusarium wilt, bacterial wilt.