{"product_id":"cucumis-melo-melon-charentais-seeds","title":"Melon 'Charentais' - 60 seeds (Cucumis melo)","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eMelon 'Charentais' Seeds (Cucumis melo)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eEnjoy the taste of France in your garden with \u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"225\"\u003eMelon 'Charentais' (Cucumis melo)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This classic French heirloom variety produces small, round melons with smooth grey-green skin and rich, aromatic orange flesh. Sweet, juicy, and intensely fragrant, it’s the perfect melon for fresh eating, desserts, and gourmet summer salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"476\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"829\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"550\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eSow seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"605\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eUse rich, well-drained soil in a warm, sunny spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"684\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eSow seeds 1.5–2 cm deep and keep soil moist until germination (7–10 days).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"745\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eTransplant outdoors after frost, spacing 60–90 cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"829\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eHarvest when fruits turn fragrant and skin shows slight cracking near the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"834\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"888\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"888\"\u003eClassic French heirloom melon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"940\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eSmall, round fruits with smooth grey-green skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eIntensely sweet, juicy, and aromatic orange flesh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003ePerfect for fresh eating, desserts, and summer salads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003eCompact vines, ideal for gardens and greenhouses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eHome gardeners seeking gourmet-quality fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eFresh summer snacking and desserts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eGreenhouse, polytunnel, or warm outdoor gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eLovers of fragrant, sweet melons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003eSowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eBest time: Indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eDepth: 1.5–2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eSpacing: 60–90 cm apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003ePrefers full sun and rich, well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eQuick Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eFor the sweetest flavor, allow melons to ripen fully on the vine before picking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Happy Green Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51585803583826,"sku":"P039 - 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