Grafted Melon Cyrano F1 plants - Cucumis melo
Grafted Melon Cyrano F1 plants - Cucumis melo
Grafted Melon Cyrano F1 plants - Cucumis melo
Cucumis melo Cyrano F1
Muskmelon, Cantaloupe, Melon
Plants arrived in very poor condition. Despite repotting and moving them to a greenhouse, it was impossible to revive the young plants.
Henri, 09/06/2025
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Description
The 'Cyrano' F1 Melon is an excellent hybrid variety of cantaloupe melon. It is of market garden quality, very early, robust and easy to grow. In the vegetable garden, it stands out for its high productivity, resistance to diseases and heat, as well as the taste quality of its fruits. This melon produces fruits weighing approximately 1 kg, with a greyish, embroidered skin, containing a beautiful flesh that is firm, fragrant and sweet, making it equally enjoyable as an appetizer or dessert. It also keeps very well and does not require pruning.
The 'Cyrano' F1 Melon plug plants can be planted from April to June, after the last frost, for a harvest from July to September. Grafting allows for a quicker and more abundant harvest.
The grafting technique involves giving a desired variety (in this case, 'Cyrano') the root system of another specially selected variety, known as the rootstock. This rootstock has excellent resistance to soil parasites and diseases (particularly fusarium wilt), which provides the plant with greater vigor: it is then more resistant to challenging external conditions (such as cold climates) and will yield a higher crop than a non-grafted plant.
The Melon is an annual herbaceous plant that creeps and belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a round or elongated fruit with a smooth, ribbed or reticulated skin. The very watery flesh can be green, white, yellow or orange.
It is consumed raw as an appetizer or dessert, but can also be used in sorbets, jams, compotes or syrups. The small melons removed during thinning and various pruning can be prepared as pickles, marinated in vinegar and accompanied by herbs. Refreshing and diuretic, melon is rich in trace elements and vitamins A, B, and C.
Melons require a nutrient-rich soil and plenty of heat for successful fruiting.
Harvesting: The melon is ready to be harvested when it emits a sweet smell and a small crack appears around the stem. Cut it with pruning shears. Harvesting takes place from approximately July to September.
Storage: Melons can be stored for a few days (up to 5 days) in a dry and well-ventilated place, such as on racks. If it has been cut or has suffered an impact, you can freeze it (cut the flesh into pieces and moisten it with lemon juice).
Gardener's tip: Place a slate or tile under the fruit. It will no longer be in direct contact with the ground, thus preventing it from rotting due to moisture. Also, consider mulching around the plants, especially during the height of summer, to keep the soil cool.
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Planting and care
Melons require a nutrient-rich soil and plenty of warmth for successful fruiting. Choose a location that is both sunny and sheltered. Melon plants prefer cool and well-drained soil. Loosen the soil to a depth of about 10 cm without turning it over. Add well-decomposed organic compost. If the soil is not well-draining, it is possible to create a small mound for each plant.
Initially, grow the plug plants by transplanting them into trays or pots with a diameter of 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5in), filled with compost. Attention: When transplanting grafted plants, do not bury the graft point! Place the plants in a warm and bright location. Water regularly.
Planting in open ground should be done when the risk of frost has passed and the soil is sufficiently warm. Space the plants 1 m (3ft) apart in all directions. Dig a hole, place your plant with the graft point at ground level, and cover with fine soil. Firmly press down and water to keep the soil moist.
Melon cultivation requires regular watering (about twice a week in summer, depending on the climate). Be careful to only water the base and not the leaves to prevent the occurrence of mildew and powdery mildew. Regularly weed and hoe.
With new hybrid melon varieties, it is no longer necessary to pinch the leaves. Only perform step 4 to achieve a more beautiful fruit. In other cases, especially with old varieties, follow these steps:
1: When the plant has reached 4 leaves, pinch above the first two leaves to encourage branching. This will result in two main branches.
2: As soon as these two branches have at least three leaves, pinch them again above the third leaf on both sides.
3: Repeat the process on new branches above the third leaf, following the same principles.
4: The fourth pruning is done during the fruiting process by pinching out one leaf above the fruit to focus the sap on the fruit and not on the production of new branches.
Keep a maximum of 5 to 7 fruits per plant.
Since melons are quite hungry and demanding on the soil you can follow them with peas or broad beans.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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