Boule d'Or

Boule d'Or is a French heirloom muskmelon whose name translates to "Golden Ball." It is noted for its smooth golden-yellow skin and sweet flesh and has been documented in European seed catalogs since the 19th century.

Unlike the more famous French Charentais melon, which has a ribbed or lightly netted grey-green exterior, Boule d'Or has smooth golden-yellow skin. Both are prized for their sweet, aromatic flesh, but Boule d'Or produces a larger, rounder fruit.

Boule d'Or melons are generally ready to harvest when the skin turns a rich golden-yellow and the fruit develops a strong, sweet fragrance. The blossom end may yield slightly to gentle pressure, similar to other ripe muskmelon varieties.

Yes, Boule d'Or seeds are available from heirloom seed companies and specialty seed catalogs. The variety grows similarly to other muskmelons, requiring warm temperatures, full sun, and well-drained soil for successful fruit production.