Cantaloupe 'Charentais melon'

Charentais melon likes a position of full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Charentais melon is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Charentais melon about 10 days after your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Charentais melon is a tender plant.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Charentais melon about 10 days after your last frost date.

When ready to harvest, fruit changes from pale green to yellow. Charentais does not slip from the vine like other melons; it must be cut.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late summer.