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Petit Gris de Rennes Melon Seed

Richly Flavored French Heirloom

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Petit Gris de Rennes Melon Seed

Richly Flavored French Heirloom

  • French heirloom variety
  • 2 lb. fruits with small seed cavities
  • Sweet, richly flavored flesh with powerful fragrance
  • Open pollinated
  • A flavor unlike modern melons
In our garden trials, this cantaloupe stood up to disease pressure better than most hybrid melons we grew. An open-pollinated, French heirloom, Petit Gris de Rennes produces 2 lb. fruits with small seed cavities, powerful fragrance and sweet, richly flavored flesh that have hints of caramel. Its flavor is unlike any modern hybrid melon that we've tried. The fruits are as attractive as they are delicious. They have dark gray-green skins and deep orange flesh. Cantaloupe seed can be directly sown into the garden or a Grow Tub after the danger of spring frost has passed. 85 DAYS.
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  • Botanical Name: Cucumis melo 'Petit Gris de Rennes'
  • Height: 18 - 22 inches
  • Depth:1 inch
  • Spread:6 - 12 feet
  • Light Required:Full Sun
  • Pollinator:Pollinated by bees.
  • Yield: Good yields.
  • Size: 20 Seed Pkt
  • Blooms: early to mid summer
  • Fruit: Gray-green rind has stripes of light green and is speckled with yellow. The rind develops an orange cast when ripe. Orange flesh is known for its richly sweet flavor, often described as having notes of caramel or brown sugar, and sweet fragrance. Very sma
  • Days To Maturity: 85 Days
  • Zone: 3-9
  • Germination: 3 - 10 Days
  • Form: Fruit, Melon
  • Flower Form: Small yellow flowers.
  • Soil Requirements: Prefers warm, well-drained soil, high in organic matter
  • Growth Rate: Moderate growth rate.
  • Seed Count: Approximately 20 seeds
  • Foliage: Medium green foliage.

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