DETAILSNoir des Carmes a.k.a. Black Rock. French heirloom first mentioned by Mawe & Abercromie in 1787 and named for the Carmelite monks who once tended it in France. An extremely luxurious melon and one of the easiest to grow. Sweet, aromatic, orange flesh. Very productive. Fruits ripen from almost black to orange. 75 days Extra InformationAverage Seeds Per Ounce: 935Certified Organic by MOSA GROWINGMelons love heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Can also be started indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost.