Charentais Melon

A Charentais Melon is a type of French cantaloupe, Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis. It is smaller than other melons in size. comparable to a softball in size. In comparison to other cantaloupes, the internal flesh is deeper in hue. Usually pink or orange. Additionally, it has a distinctive scent that sets it different. Hybrids of this variety are widely grown, they are generally crossed with North American cantaloupes for better shipping characteristics and larger size.

Unlike most cantaloupes, which have a netted skin, this one has stripes running from the stem joint to the opposite end, making a ribbed pattern. Due to its delicate skin and tender flesh, it is rarely encountered elsewhere because it cannot withstand long-distance shipment.