Charentais Melon 'Petit Gris de Rennes'

Cucumismelo var. cantalupensis

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Trenton, New Jersey

Elephant Butte, New Mexico

Houston, Texas

Cascade Valley, Washington

Moses Lake, Washington

Moses Lake North, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Hamilton Township, NJ (Zone 7a) | August 2011 | positive

So far, so good! Because of lack of water, I've only got three melons on the vines so far, but, according to an experienced friend, if I...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

Dense 2 lb. fruit have orange flesh that is superbly sweet, flavorful and perfumed. This variety is early and well adapted to cool climat...Read More

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