Noir Des Carmes Melon

Noir des Carmes is a flavorful French heirloom cantaloupe, a ribbed melon that blends classic French character with more modern domesticated traits. The fragrant flesh carries aromas of mulling spices and fruit, ripening to a rich, deep orange interior. Plants yield 3 to 5 fruits each and are less prone to powdery mildew.

At a glance

• Variety: Noir des Carmes melon (Cucumis melo)
• Type: French heirloom cantaloupe, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Fruit: Ribbed, deep orange flesh
• Yield: 3 to 5 fruits per plant
• Sun: Full sun
• Traits: Less prone to powdery mildew

Best for

• Gourmet fresh melon
• Aromatic, fragrant summer fruit
• Heritage and specialty gardens
• Areas with powdery mildew pressure
• Home and market growing

How to grow

Start seeds indoors a few weeks early or direct sow after the soil has warmed and frost has passed. Plant in full sun with rich, well-drained soil and provide steady moisture. Harvest when the fruit turns fragrant and slips from the stem.

Flavor profile

Sweet, aromatic, and fruity with a perfumed, spiced fragrance and rich orange flesh.

About MIgardener

MIgardener is a Michigan-based family company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds and gardening supplies, with a mission to make growing your own food simple and accessible.