{"product_id":"melon-noir-des-carmes","title":"Melon - Noir Des Carmes","description":"\u003cp\u003eMinimum Seed Count: 15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"553\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"166\"\u003eOne of the oldest melons still grown today, Noir des Carmes is a French heirloom with a history stretching back more than 400 years! \u003c\/strong\u003eThis remarkable variety produces deeply ribbed fruits with dark green to nearly black skin that stands out among modern melons. Beneath its dramatic exterior lies fragrant orange flesh with a rich, sweet flavor that has delighted gardeners since the 1600s. Early maturing and exceptionally flavorful, Noir des Carmes remains a favorite among heirloom melon enthusiasts around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"573\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"852\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eSpecies: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"656\"\u003ePlant Type: Annual vining melon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"687\"\u003eDays to Maturity: 75–85 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eFruit Weight: 2–4 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eFruit Color: Dark green to nearly black, turning bronze as it ripens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eFlesh Color: Deep orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eGrowth Habit: Vigorous trailing vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"892\"\u003eStarting Seeds\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eDirect sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eSoil temperatures should be at least 70°F for best germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003ePlant seeds ½–1 inch deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eGermination typically occurs within 5–10 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eChoose a location with full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eSpace plants 24–36 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eAllow plenty of room for vines to spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eGrow in fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eFull sun (8+ hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eWarm temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eRich, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eConsistent moisture during flowering and fruit development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eCare\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eWater deeply during vine growth and fruit set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003eReduce watering as fruits begin to mature to improve sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eFertilize periodically throughout the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eMulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003eHarvest when fruits begin changing from dark green to bronze-orange tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003eRipe fruits become highly fragrant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eMelons should yield slightly to gentle pressure near the blossom end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003eBest enjoyed fresh at peak ripeness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003eNoir des Carmes, meaning \u003cstrong data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003e\"Black of the Carmelite Monks,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is believed to have been cultivated in France since at least the early 1600s. The variety was traditionally grown by Carmelite monks, who helped preserve and spread many valuable crops throughout Europe. Its exceptional flavor, unusual dark coloration, and early maturity have allowed it to survive for centuries while countless other varieties disappeared.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beebe Seed Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49930048078063,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/8451\/6335\/files\/1BD20DFE-9B47-4749-BA93-218422961FB9.jpg?v=1782168481","url":"https:\/\/beebeseeds.com\/products\/melon-noir-des-carmes","provider":"Beebe Seed Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}