Key Features:

• Classic French Heirloom Variety: Petit Gris de Rennes, a prized melon from France, known for its rich aroma and intensely sweet, orange flesh.

• Perfect for Home Gardens: Compact vines make it ideal for small spaces, raised beds, and container gardening.

• Non-GMO & Natural: Naturally bred seeds with strong germination rates for reliable growth.

• Early-Maturing Melon: Produces fruits in as little as 75–85 days after sowing.

• Rich Flavor & Aroma: Offers a perfect balance of sweetness and fragrance, ideal for fresh eating and desserts.

• Excellent Yield: Vigorous plants produce multiple small-to-medium fruits throughout the growing season.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

• Common Name (US): Petit Gris de Rennes Melon / French Heirloom Melon

• Seed Type: Non-GMO, Heirloom Variety

• Fruit Size: 2–3 lbs per melon

• Fruit Color: Gray-green rind with bright orange flesh

• Days to Maturity: 75–85 days

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun

• Soil Type: Rich, well-drained loamy soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.0

• Water Requirements: Regular, deep watering; avoid overwatering to prevent rot

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual vine

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Germination Temperature: 70–90°F (21–32°C)

• Spacing: 2–3 feet apart in rows spaced 4–6 feet apart

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–11 (grown as an annual)

• Maintenance Level: Moderate

• Harvest Time: Late summer

• Storage: Keeps well when harvested ripe and stored in a cool, dry area

Planting Guide:

1. Seed Preparation: Start seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost date.

2. Sowing Depth: Plant seeds ½ inch deep in seed trays or directly into garden soil.

3. Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors once soil temperature reaches 70°F and frost risk has passed.

4. Watering: Water deeply 1–2 times per week; avoid wetting the leaves to reduce disease risk.

5. Light: Ensure full sun exposure for at least 6–8 hours daily.

6. Pollination: Encourage pollinators like bees for better fruit set.

7. Harvest: Pick melons when they emit a rich aroma and the stem easily detaches from the fruit