Petit Gris de Rennes Melon

PLANTS SHIP MID-MAY+ (except fruit trees), SEEDS SHIP ANYTIME, CANADA ONLY.
LOCAL PICKUP AVAILABLE (incl. fruit trees, Ottawa)

PETIT GRIS DE RENNES MELON | id:24954 | Cucumis melo | Ecologically grown | Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom
La crème de la crème of French cantaloupes. First noted in the garden of the Bishop of Rennes nearly 400 years ago. Petit Gris translates as “little grey,” named for its appearance before ripening. Fruits typically weigh 2-3 pounds and have a mustard and olive speckled rind. Flavorful sweet orange flesh is reminiscent of brown sugar.

Vitamins+: B5, B6, C+++, K+, K+, Mn+
Companion plants: Marigold, Lettuce, Radish, Catnip, Alliums, Corn, Dill, Sunflower, Peas, Oregano, Nasturtium. 
Far from: Cucumber, Potato.
Planting tip: Soak in warm water up to 24H & scarify for improved germination. Direct seed 1-2 weeks after last frost. Can also start indoors 4 weeks before the planting date.||
Harvesting tip: Harvest when yellow. For peak flavor, harvest fruits when slightly under-ripe, before the rind turns yellow and the fruit softens.
Storage tip: Ripe melon lasts 4 weeks in cold storage.

Seed depth:1/2″ Direct, Plant spacing:24-36”, Row spacing:60″, Sun Level:3, Watering Level:2, Germination:4-10 days/jrs, 18-32°C Optimally:23-30°C, Maturity:80-85 d/j
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Gaia Organics, 399 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1V 1C9
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