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Cantaloup Charentais

Melon

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis 'Charentais'

Overview
The original French cantaloupe that inspired countless imitations, prized for its incredibly aromatic orange flesh and perfect balance of sweetness and musky flavor. These small, perfectly portioned melons develop deep suture lines when ripe and fill the garden with their intoxicating fragrance. A true gourmet experience that puts grocery store cantaloupes to shame.
Planting
Direct sow after soil reaches 65°F or start indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost. Handle transplants carefully.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 36" apart. Germination: 4-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, spider mites, squash bugs. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt, fusarium wilt.