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FREE: HEIRLOOM - "French Breakfast" Charentais Melon - 15 Seeds

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The listing, HEIRLOOM - "French Breakfast" Charentais Melon - 15 Seeds has ended.

*Also known as "French Morning" melon*
75-90 Days - A true French cantaloupe that originated in the Poitou-Charentes region circa 1920. Considered by many to be the most divine and flavorful melon in the world. Smooth round melons mature to a creamy gray with faint ribs. Sweet, juicy, orange flesh with a heavenly fragrance. The flavor of this melon is so delicious, you will eat the entire melon in just one sitting!

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When do you plant?

Oct 16th, 2014 at 10:06:25 PM PDT by

Since I live in Southern California, I start the seeds indoors around February and plant in March. My last frost is usually in February.

Oct 16th, 2014 at 10:32:10 PM PDT by

What kind of soil do you use? I looked these up and they said it had to be extremely high in calcium for these to grow.. ??

Oct 22nd, 2014 at 8:28:38 AM PDT by

Great question! I started off with compost and then HIGHLY amended it over the years. One of the things I do every year is save eggshells and crab shells, dry them out and crush them into a fine powder. In the Spring, I amend my soil with the entire container. I also add gypsum to my soil every spring. Both of these processes are a long term calcium feed as it usually takes a while for the calcium to break down. For immediate calcium uptake, I amend the soil with epsom salt (magnesium) and then I soil drench with cal/mag. The epsom salt aids in the absorption of the calcium. As I am an organic gardener, I do this yearly to replenish the soil nutrients. Hope this helps!

Oct 22nd, 2014 at 8:41:16 AM PDT by

Awesome info...I use ALOT of epson salt and egg shell here in Florida...but our soil has alot of clay and is seriously lacking...its a struggle to grow Special needs...lol. Thanx so much...crab shells and Oyster shells I got by the pounds and eggs every day from chickens... :-)

Oct 22nd, 2014 at 8:57:13 AM PDT by

You are so lucky! I wish u could raise chickens here but my neighborhood isn't zoned for it. Just an FYI, an added bonus to amending with gypsum is that it not only adds calcium to the soil but it also helps break down compacted clay-ish soil! Happy gardening!

Oct 22nd, 2014 at 9:11:32 AM PDT by

Thanx....I am lucky enough to own 15 acres with NO NEIGHBORS....10 minutes from the Beach. :-) i have Goats..Chickens..Ducks..Horses..Parrots...And KOI FISH!!... Lots of fertilizer... just have no nutrision in the soil cuz it is so close to the Beach...Fight it all the time!!!

Oct 22nd, 2014 at 9:35:01 AM PDT by

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