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Roc Super-Early Melon - Organic
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$4.49
Unit price / perThe Superprécoce du Roc melon is an old variety of the "rock melon" type, selected to produce flavorful fruit in regions with shorter summers. Modest in size, with well-defined segments and the reticulated rind typical of cantaloupe melons, it naturally finds its place in a productive vegetable garden that prioritizes early harvests.
In the garden, this variety forms a creeping plant that spreads close to the ground, seeking out warm, welcoming soil. Its round to slightly oval fruits ripen faster than those of many other melons, making it a valuable ally in a gardening approach that respects the natural cycles of the climate. In a harmonious garden, the Superprécoce du Roc pairs well with other cucurbits, contributing to the diversity of the vegetable patch while offering the daily pleasure of fragrant fruit in the heart of summer.
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Cucurbitacées • Cucumis melo var. cantaloupensis
Roc Super-Early Melon - Organic
"A small, early-ripening, fragrant rock melon, perfect for short summers."
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The Superprécoce du Roc melon is an old variety of the "rock melon" type, selected to produce flavorful fruit in regions with shorter summers. Modest in size, with well-defined segments and the reticulated rind typical of cantaloupe melons, it naturally finds its place in a productive vegetable garden that prioritizes early harvests.
In the garden, this variety forms a creeping plant that spreads close to the ground, seeking out warm, welcoming soil. Its round to slightly oval fruits ripen faster than those of many other melons, making it a valuable ally in a gardening approach that respects the natural cycles of the climate. In a harmonious garden, the Superprécoce du Roc pairs well with other cucurbits, contributing to the diversity of the vegetable patch while offering the daily pleasure of fragrant fruit in the heart of summer.
- Growing climate: Warm season
- Sowing difficulty level: Medium
- Care required: Regular
- Growth: Summer growth
Annotation: Melons require warmth and well-warmed soils to produce well; the Superprécoce du Roc variety has been selected to ripen earlier than average.
The Roc Super-Early melon is mainly eaten fresh, in wedges or cubes, as a dessert or summer snack. Its sweet and aromatic orange flesh is enjoyed in fruit salads, as an accompaniment to savory dishes, or simply on its own.
The fruit can also be used in smoothies, sorbets, or other light preparations. As with other cantaloupe melons, it is best eaten soon after harvesting to fully appreciate its aroma and texture. Jams and jellies can be made with fully ripe fruit, according to local culinary traditions.
écoumene seeding advice
Seeding type
Indoor seeding
Germination time
5-7 jours
Germination temperature
26° to 32° Celsius
Sowing depth
Sow seeds at a depth of 1.5 cm
Transplantation
Difficult Transplantation
Technical
Seeding in clusters
Growing conditions
Number of days to maturity
Harvest at ± 75 days
Hardiness zone
Zone-3b
Distance between plants
60 cm
Distance between rows
120 cm
Optimal brightness
Sun plant
Soil texture
Loose (silty) soil
Soil moisture
Cool, well-drained soil
Soil fertility
Plant demanding in bacteria-dominant compost
optimal soil pH
acidic pH
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Phone
450-835-1149Opening hours of the garden center
Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Closed on Sundays.
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