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Charentais cantaloupe is a warm-season vine plant with a compact to moderately spreading growth habit and trailing stems. It is well adapted to warm and sunny climates and performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. This variety establishes from seed and is suitable for garden beds and open growing areas. It requires consistent warmth and moderate moisture for steady vine development throughout the growing season.
Features
- Warm-season plant with trailing vine growth
- Suitable for garden beds and open spaces
- Performs well in full sun environments
- Adapted to warm and sunny climates
- Steady growth with consistent warmth
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Cucumis melo
- Common Name (US): Cantaloupe
- Seed Type / Variety: Charentais Variety
- Growth Habit: Spreading, trailing vine
- USDA Zones: 8-11
- Planting Season: Late spring to early summer
- Growing Season: Warm season
- Sowing Season: March to June
- Germination Time and Conditions: 5-10 days at 22-30°C
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained sandy loam
- Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during growth
- Mature Plant Size: 1.5-3 meters vine length, spread varies
- Plant Spacing: 90-120 cm between plants
