Melon Charentais produces small, lightly sutured and round fruit. It has a green exterior with darker stripes centered in each suture. Very aromatic and has a salmon-colored flesh. It is considered to be one of the top-selling melon in the market. This melon can also be used as a breakfast fruit and as a salad ingredient. Melon Charentais are best grown during summer time.
Can tolerate full sun
Very aromatic
Can be used as a substitute in recipes where cantaloupe is called for