Charentais has fine textured scarlet flesh. The fruits are fairly large and sweet, slightly netted skin.; was a favourite in Victorian times.\nSow the melon seeds at a temperature of 20-25 Celsius, in good seed compost into small pots, 2 seeds per pot, about 2 cm deep. Sow March-April and keep it warm. Check out here how to grow melons in details.After the first true leaves developed plant the watermelon into bigger pots before planting out.  Greenhouse or polytunnel production is recommended or you can try to grow melons in your conservatory.Water regularly and feed with fertilizer, every 10-14 days.