Musk Melon Noir des Carmes

“Noir des Carmes” is a very old variety that originally came from France. This variety is also called “musk melon”. The fruits have a smooth skin and are ribbed. They ripen from deep dark green, almost black, to orange. Actually, this melon looks a bit like a nutmeg pumpkin. The orange flesh is sweet and very aromatic. “Noir des Carmes” is not a very large melon. The fruits weigh around 500 grams. A melon needs a lot of heat and light to grow. That is why it is best to sow them in a heated greenhouse.