Petit Gris de Rennes Melon
£2.80
19 in stock
Dating back to the 17th century, this French charentais-type melon produces intensely fragrant, sweet, delicate orange flesh from compact vines. It’s easy to grow, early maturing and can perform well outdoors in a warm, sunny and sheltered area.
14 seeds
Botanical name: Cucumis melo
- Grown by: Chris Vernon
For best results start in seed mid-April to early May in a heated propagator. Pot on if necessary, when seedlings have two true leaves. Plant out into rich soil, ideally in a greenhouse or polytunnel late May to early June when all risk of frost has passed. Can be spaced ~3 ft apart and left to sprawl or closer with vertical support.
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