Petit Gris de Rennes Melon Seed, Organic

Sultry summers are better with this juicy, sweet melon! Rare in the US, this melon variety gets rave reviews from anyone lucky enough to enjoy its heavenly scent and flavor! With a gray-green rind and friendly orange flesh, the dense 2 lb fruits are known for exceptional sweetness and smooth, firm texture. Many describe them as beyond comparison to other more common varieties. Don’t be intimidated by the French name! Petit de Gris Rennes is well adapted for early and cooler conditions, and prefers full sun and sandy, well-drained, rich soil. These fragrant melons signal when they are at their peak by the rind changing from dark green to light yellow color. Cucumis melo.