Seed-Saving:
Will cross-pollinate. Isolate 1/4 mile (403m) from other melons, including: cantaloupes, muskmelons, honeydew, snake melon, and Armenian cucumbers. Wash seeds from rip melons and dry. Seeds are ready to store when the break instead of bend.
Noir des Carmes likes a position of full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Noir des Carmes is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Planting Noir des Carmes in potting mix and loamy soil with a ph of between 6.1 and 7.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.By our calculations, you should look at sowing Noir des Carmes about 14 days before your last frost date.
6-8 seeds in 12" (30cm) diameter hills spaced 6’ (5.5m). After germination thin to 3-4 strongest seedlings.
As Noir des Carmes is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.Melon is ripe when it turns from black to orange.
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