Cantaloupe De Charentais Melon - 2x Mini Plug Plants - Heavy Cropping Sweet

Grow Your Own Exquisite French Melons at Home! KEY FEATURES • Exquisite sweet and aromatic orange flesh • Productive vines yield abundant, high-quality fruits • Heirloom French variety, renowned for gourmet flavour • Perfect for desserts, breakfasts, and fresh eating • Mini plug plants offer a strong start for successful growth PLANT DETAILS Type: Vegetables — Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis Colour: Grey-green skin with dark ribs, vibrant orange flesh Season: Summer (July - September in UK with protection) Growth Habit: Trailing vine Flavour: Intensely sweet, aromatic, juicy with musky undertones Time to Harvest: 80-90 days from planting GROWING CONDITIONS Sun: Full sun Soil: Rich, well-drained, sandy loam Watering: Consistent and regular, especially during fruiting; avoid waterlogging Spacing: 90-120 cm between plants, 1.5-2 m between rows Height: Trailing vines up to 1.5-2.5 m (can be trained vertically) Spread: 1.5-2.5 m Hardiness: UK H1b (requires protection/greenhouse in most UK climates) CARE INSTRUCTIONS • Plant in a warm, sunny location, ideally in a greenhouse or polytunnel in the UK. • Ensure soil is consistently moist but not waterlogged; water deeply at the base of the plant. • Feed regularly with a high-potash fertiliser once fruits begin to set. • Provide support for vines if growing vertically; pinch out side shoots for better fruit development. • Harvest when the melon detaches easily from the stem and emits a sweet fragrance. WHAT'S INCLUDED 2x Mini Plug Plants DISPATCH Plants are carefully packed and dispatched Monday-Wednesday to avoid weekend delays.

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