Cucurbitacées • Cucumis melo var. cantaloupensis

Black Carmelon - Organic

"An old-fashioned, fragrant, and early-ripening melon variety, ideal for gardens in cooler climates."

$4.49

Number of seeds 25 seeds

The Noir des Carmes melon is an old French variety that has long been a staple in monastery and parsonage gardens. Its dark green, almost black skin, which cracks and turns slightly yellow when ripe, contrasts with its orange flesh, renowned for its intense aroma. In a thriving garden, it provides a discreet presence at first, then a generous one in the heart of summer, when its round fruits fill the air with their fragrance.

In the garden, this trailing melon weaves its way between the planting beds and covers the ground with dense foliage. It's a variety prized for its earliness , making it a valuable companion in regions with shorter summers. Grown with respect for the soil and the natural cycles of the seasons, it offers delicious harvests while integrating harmoniously into a diverse and harmonious vegetable garden.

Growing climate: Warm season
Sowing difficulty level: Medium
Care required: Regular
Growth: Summer growth

Annotation: Early melon variety recommended for regions with cooler or shorter summers; requires heat, well-warmed soil and regular but not excessive watering.

The Noir des Carmes melon is primarily a table fruit, prized for its sweet and fragrant orange flesh. It is mainly eaten fresh, in wedges or balls, as a dessert or appetizer with other fruits.

It can also be served simply chilled, in a fruit salad, or accompanied by savory ingredients, as in some traditional preparations where melon is paired with cured meats or cheeses. The fragrant fruit is perfect for making coulis, sorbets, smoothies, or jams.

Storage takes place over a few days at room temperature or in a cool place after harvesting, taking care not to store them for too long, since ripe melons remain fragile fruits and quickly spoil.