Noir des carmes cantaloupe

[Todd Ziegler]

Has anyone grown this cantaloupe "Noir des carmes"? I was just wondering what to expect with this melon. I already had a little surprise. The leaves are crinkled, I didn't expect that. By all the descriptions I read, this is supposed to be a wonderful eating melon and I was just wondering if anyone can give me a first hand description or even 2nd hand. Thanks

 

[majorcatfish]

googled it thats a very interesting melon.. looking forward on your harvest report... always like trying something new here.

good luck...

 

[Todd Ziegler]

I will keep you updated.

 

[baymule]

How about some pictures?? Never heard of it, I think you should send some to me for an "official" taste test.

 

[Smart Red]

According to my records, I grew them during the summer of 2012. DROUGHT took everything! I was lucky to get carrots from the store home before they dehydrated that year.

I had gotten five seeds from a trading friend/group I'm in.

 

[Hal]

Like all melons if they do not receive too much water before ripening they are quite delicious.

 

[baymule]

Like all melons if they do not receive too much water before ripening they are quite delicious.

That is good information to know. I planted Crenshaw melons and after just sitting there and doing nothing, they decided to grow and are spreading out and blooming. I will try to strike a balance between over watering ( impossible to do in my pure sand soil and Texas heat) and the vines curling up their toes from drought. I am just thrilled they are growing, if I actually get a melon it will put me over the moon!

 

[Todd Ziegler]

Here is a picture of the leaves. I love the crinkled leaves. I have high hopes for this melon. I had to do a replant and I am very excited to get anything.

 

[baymule]

That is neat looking. I hope you get a good harvest.

 

[Todd Ziegler]

That is neat looking. I hope you get a good harvest.

Thanks, I will post more pictures as we roll towards harvest.