- Originating in France around 1920 the Charentais melon is best known for its tropically exotic aroma and fragility making it dificult to ship.
(90 days) Mother Earth News says about Charentais..."Among many delicious melons that are too fragile to ship, the French cantaloupes are at the top of my list. Perfectly sized for a half-melon serving, the French Charentais types have thick, firm, orange flesh and a small seed cavity.
