Melon Cyrano F1 - Cucumis melo
Melon Cyrano F1 - Cucumis melo
Melon Cyrano F1 - Cucumis melo
Cucumis melo Cyrano F1
Muskmelon, Cantaloupe, Melon
The 2 plants arrived almost without roots and dried out, not due to the nursery but more likely due to the week it took to receive them, with the extended Easter weekend. However, the Mexican orange tree has survived perfectly and looks splendid.
Philippe, 15/04/2023
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Description
The 'Cyrano' F1 Melon is an excellent hybrid variety of cantaloupe melon. It is of market garden quality, very early, robust and easy to grow. In the vegetable garden, it stands out for its high productivity, resistance to diseases and heat, as well as the delicious taste of its fruits. This melon produces fruits weighing around 1 kg, with a greyish, embroidered skin and a beautiful, firm, fragrant and sweet orange flesh, equally enjoyable as an appetizer or dessert. It also keeps very well and does not require pruning.
The 'Cyrano' F1 Melon plug plants are planted from April to June, after the last frosts, for a harvest from July to September. Grafting allows for a faster and more abundant harvest.
The technique of grafting consists of giving a desired variety (in this case, 'Cyrano') the root system of another specially selected variety, called the rootstock. This rootstock has excellent resistance to soil parasites and diseases (particularly fusarium wilt), which provides the plant with extra vigor: it becomes more resistant to challenging external conditions (such as cold climates) and will yield more than a non-grafted plant.
The Melon is an annual herbaceous plant, creeping, belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. It has a round or elongated fruit, with a smooth, ribbed or reticulated skin. The very watery flesh can be green, white, yellow or orange.
It can be consumed raw as an appetizer or dessert, as well as in sorbets, jams, compotes or syrup. The small melons removed during thinning and pruning can be pickled, marinated in vinegar and accompanied by herbs. Refreshing and diuretic, melon is rich in trace elements and vitamins A, B, and C.
Melons need a nutrient-rich soil and plenty of heat for good fruiting.
Harvesting: The melon is ready to be harvested when it emits a sweet smell and a small crack appears around the stem. Cut it with pruning shears. Harvesting takes place from July to September approximately.
Storage: The melon can be stored for a few days (up to 5 days) in a dry and well-ventilated place, such as on racks. If it has been cut or has suffered a shock, it can be frozen (cut the flesh into pieces and moisten it with lemon juice).
Gardener's tip: Place a slate plate or a tile under the fruit. It will no longer be in direct contact with the ground, thus preventing it from rotting due to moisture. Also, consider mulching around the plants, especially during the height of summer, to keep the soil cool.
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Planting and care
Melons require a nutrient-rich soil and plenty of heat for successful fruiting. Choose a location that is both sunny and sheltered. Melon plants prefer cool and well-drained soil. Loosen the soil to a depth of about ten cm without turning it over. Apply well-decomposed organic compost. If the soil is not well-draining, it is possible to create a small mound for each plant.
Initially, grow the plug plants by transplanting them into trays or buckets with a diameter of 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5in), filled with potting soil. Caution: When transplanting grafted plants, do not bury the graft point! Place the plants in a warm and bright location. Water regularly.
Planting in the ground should be done when the risk of frost has passed and the soil is sufficiently warmed. Space the plants 1 m (3ft) apart in all directions. Dig a hole, place your plant with the graft point at ground level, and cover with fine soil. Firmly press down and water to keep the soil moist.
Melon cultivation requires regular watering (about twice a week in summer, depending on the climate). Be careful to water only the base of the plant and not the leaves to prevent the onset of mildew and powdery mildew. Regularly weed and hoe.
With new hybrid melon varieties, it is no longer necessary to pinch the leaves. Only perform step No. 4 to have a more beautiful fruit. In other cases, especially with old varieties, follow these steps:
- When the plant has grown 4 leaves, pinch above the first two leaves to encourage branching. This will result in two main branches.
- Once these two branches have at least three leaves, they should be pinched again above the third leaf on both sides.
- Repeat this process on new branches above the third leaf, following the same principles.
- The fourth pruning should be done during the fruiting process, by pinching one leaf above the fruit to direct the sap into the fruit rather than the production of new branches.
Keep a maximum of 5 to 7 fruits per plant.
Since melons are quite "demanding," you can follow them with peas or broad beans.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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