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Charentais Cantaloupe

Melon

Cucumis melo

Overview
Charentais cantaloupe is a French heirloom melon prized for its distinctive netted, pale golden-orange rind and dense, silky orange flesh. Reaching harvest in approximately 75 days, this hybrid variety produces small to medium-sized fruits (2-3 lbs) with exceptional sugar content and aromatic complexity. The intensely sweet, perfumed flavor features subtle floral notes that distinguish it from conventional cantaloupes, making it a favorite among discerning gardeners and chefs. Requires full sun and excellent drainage to thrive in home gardens.
Planting
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting or direct sow in warm soil. Requires consistent 70-85°F temperatures.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6.5–7.5. Space plants 36" apart. Germination: 5-8.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, cucumber beetles, melon fly. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, fusarium wilt, bacterial wilt, crown rot.