MELON

(Cucumis melo)

Charentais

Rather early variety. Fruit has an almost spherical shape, weighs 1/2 kg and has a smooth, creamy white rind. The orange coloured flesh has a very characteristic, very delicious flavour and fragrance.
Formats





Cultivation
Requires heat. Water frequently. Prune plants to achieve abundance of fruit: for every 5 leaves, cut above the second leaf. Cut the resulting 2 shoots for every 10 leaves.