Charentais Melon 'Savor'

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
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
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
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Raleigh, North Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Glen Ellyn, IL (Zone 5b) | August 2008 | positive

Delicious melon

W
Raleigh, NC | November 2007 | positive

Great tasting melon! Small fruits with very dense flesh. Powdery mildew was a problem, however, to the point that many of the leaves dropped.

B
Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

78 day green-skinned, orange-fleshed melons are 2- 2½ lbs. Very sweet and aromatic with a high yield.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2005 | neutral

A small (11/2 -21/2 lb) melon.

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