The melon (Cucumis melo) is a trailing annual plant of the Cucurbitaceae family, grown for its sweet, fragrant fruit.
The melon (Cucumis melo) is a trailing annual plant of the Cucurbitaceae family, grown for its sweet, fragrant fruit. The fruit has a netted or smooth rind and orange or greenish flesh, highly aromatic and rich in water and vitamins. The plant bears yellow flowers and needs a long, warm, sunny season to ripen its fruit. It prefers fertile, well-drained soil and regular watering, and is sensitive to cold. Charentais and related varieties are prized for their intense aroma, a refreshing summer delicacy.
Sowing method: Under cover for an early crop, or direct in the ground after the last frost
Transplant age: 25–30 days
Transplanting: Yes, with the root ball intact — sow in individual pots
Where it grows: Open ground · Tunnel / greenhouse · Pot min. 20 L
Row spacing: 120 cm
Sow 2 seeds per 8–10 cm pot and keep the stronger seedling.
Turn the whole pot out at planting — never break up the root ball.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
| Seed type | Standard |
| Water needs | High |
| Colour | Galben, Roșu |
| Placement | Exterior, Red |
