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Melon charentais Figaro F1 en plants GREFFES - Cucumis melo
Melon Figaro F1 - Cucumis melo
Cucumis melo Figaro F1
Muskmelon, Cantaloupe, Melon
One out of four plants arrived wilted with dry soil, while the other three were in perfect condition.
Julie S., 09/05/2018
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Description
The Melon Charentais F1 Figaro GRAFT is a hybrid variety that is resistant to diseases and does not require pruning. It produces Charentais melons with smooth skin and very tasty orange flesh. In the kitchen, melon can be enjoyed both as an appetizer and as a dessert! The grafted plug plants of the Melon Charentais F1 Figaro should be planted from April to June, after the last frost, for a harvest from July to September. Grafting allows for a faster and more abundant harvest.
The grafting technique consists of giving a desired variety (here 'Figaro') the root system of another specially selected variety, called a rootstock. This rootstock has excellent resistance to soil parasites and diseases, which provides additional vigor to the plant: it is then more resistant to difficult external conditions (such as cold climates) and will yield higher than a non-grafted plant.
The melon is an annual herbaceous plant of the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a round or elongated fruit, with smooth, ribbed or reticulated skin. The very watery flesh can be green, white, yellow or orange.
Melons need a nutrient-rich soil and plenty of heat for good 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 secateurs. Harvesting takes place from July to September approximately.
Storage: The melon can be stored for a few days (up to 5 days) in a dry and well-ventilated place, on racks for example. If it has been opened or has suffered a shock, you can freeze it (cut the flesh into pieces and moisten it with lemon juice).
Gardener's tip: Place a slate tile or roof tile under the fruit. It will no longer be in direct contact with the ground, thus avoiding rotting due to moisture. Also, consider mulching around the plants, especially during the hottest part of summer, to keep the soil cool.
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Melons need 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 ten centimetres without turning it over. Apply well-decomposed organic fertiliser. If the soil is not well-drained, it is possible to create a small mound for each plant.
To start with, allow the plug plants to grow by transplanting them into trays or pots measuring 8 to 13 centimetres (3 to 5 inches) in diameter, 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 the ground should be done when the risk of frost has passed and the soil is sufficiently warm. Space the plants one metre apart in all directions. Dig a hole, place your plant with the graft point at ground level, and cover with fine soil. Firmly tamp 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 water only the base of the plant and not the leaves to prevent the appearance 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 have a more beautiful fruit. In other cases, especially with older varieties, follow these steps:
- When the plant has grown 4 leaves, pinch above the first two leaves to encourage branching. This will result in two main branches.
- Once these two branches have at least three leaves, they will be pinched again above the third leaf on both sides.
- Repeat this process on new branches above the third leaf using the same principles.
- The fourth pruning is done during the fruiting process by pinching one leaf above the fruit to direct the sap into the fruit rather than the production of new branches.
Keep a maximum of 5 to 7 fruits per plant.
As melons are quite 'demanding', 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).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
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 planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
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.