* The heirloom Charentais Melon is considered, by many, to be the top melon in the world! This is partly due to the fact that the Charentais has a high Brix index or measure of sweetness. * The flavor of this fruit is very smooth and rich! * This open-pollinated cantaloupe melon has been a favorite of French chefs for years. It also served up at breakfast time and is a wonderful complement to other foods. Also, aside from the great taste of this melon, it has many health benefits as it is a rich source of the antioxidants and Vitamin A, C and B6. * The Non-GMO Charentais Melon was developed in the Charentes region of France in the 1920s. The Charentais has a smooth, round and creamy green-gray appearance which is attractive. It'll reach sizes of about 3 Lbs., and is ripe when it is fragrant on the vine. * The Charentais, besides its uses as an edible, is great for the garden. It'll attract a wide range of pollinators like bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. In addition, it'll draw many predatory insects to the garden, creating a balanced ecosystem. * Charentais, with its sprawling growing habit, smothers weeds and can serve as a living mulch. This will make your life as a gardener much easier! * The Charentais will thrive in most growing regions of the United States. * We also offer numerous other complementary herbs, vegetables and flowers for the garden. We periodically run various specials so please look to see if we have any volume discounts available. Buy Seeds Online,Organic Seeds,Heirloom Seeds,Non-GMO Seeds,Vegetable Seeds,Flower Seeds,Herb Seeds,Fruit Seeds,Garden Seeds,Seed Starter Kits,Rare Seeds,Bulk Seeds,Indoor Gardening Seeds,Seed Catalog,Seed Packs for Sale,Sustainable Seeds,Greenhouse Seeds,Seed Suppliers,Planting Seeds,Home Garden Seeds