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Melon - Charentais
The Melon Charentais, 'Cucumis melo', is the favorite melon in France. It has a mouth watering aroma and a succulent honey-sweet taste. Charentalis is a type of true cantaloupe from Europe. What Americans call cantaloupes are actually muskmelons. Charentais have thin smooth skin with light green stripes that mature to a creamy yellow. The orange flesh is fine-textured, delightfully scented and very sweet. You will not find Charentais in the grocery store because its thin skin and high sugar content make it too fragile to ship when ripe. Charentais are an annual warm season plant and they are very sensitive to frost. Melons prefer light well drained soil. Melons are heavy feeders. Fertilize lightly every six weeks after initial sowing. Plant in the spring, 1 to 2 weeks before the last frost or when soil temperatures begin to warm up. ... more info
Cleome - Cherry Queen The Cleome Cherry Queen, 'Cleome spinosa', is a knockout. The Cherry Queen is very easy to grow and lends authority to any garden. The flower clusters, 3 to 6 inches across, are a deep carmine-rose with golden buds. The Cherry Queen is a wonderful flower to attract butterflies. Cherry Queens bloom in late July through first frosts and can be hardy if grown in protected sites. Cleome likes rich, deep garden soil,, and is somewhat drought tolerant. If they are grown in exposed positions, they may require staking. Plant after all danger of frost has passed. They can be mass planted in island beds, instead of trees or shrubs, where a strong vertical impact is needed. Plant in full sun for best results. |
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