MELON

VARIETIES

Disease Resistance/Tolerance codes HR High Resistance
IR Intermediate Resistance
T Tolerance
Ag Cotton Aphid
Co Anthracnose
Fom Fusarium Wilt
PRSV Papaya Ring Spot Virus
Px Powdery Mildew
S Sulfur
WMV Watermelon Mosaic Virus
ZYMV Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus
MELON HONEYDEW: PASSPORT
PASSPORT
Reservable: None at this time
Sunlight: UnprotectedGrowth Rate: MediumDrought Tolerance: No
Full Size (WxH): IndeterminateIdeal Min Temp: 18'C (64'F)Min Temp Tolerated: 10'C (50'F)
Fruit Colour: Cream to GreenHarvest: 2-4 weeksYear(s) to bear fruit: 10-11 weeks
Prop. Method: SeedFertility: Self, better with second varietyChill Hours Required: N/A
Description: 73 days. (Galia type) Large early fruit average 5-6 lbs/2.2-2.7 kg, 6-7 in/15-17 cm in diameter. High sugar flavour, 12-13% Brix, slips when ripe. Banana-like aroma, green flesh. Resistance/Tolerance: Co. Non-GMO.
MUSKMELON CANTALOUPE: ACCOLADE
ACCOLADE
Reservable: None at this time
Sunlight: UnprotectedGrowth Rate: MediumDrought Tolerance: No
Full Size (WxH): IndeterminateIdeal Min Temp: 18'C (64'F)Min Temp Tolerated: 10'C (50'F)
Fruit Colour: Cream to GreenHarvest: 2-4 weeksYear(s) to bear fruit: 10-11 weeks
Prop. Method: SeedFertility: Self, better with second varietyChill Hours Required: N/A
Description: 73 days. Slightly oval, 5-6 lbs/2.2-2.7 kg, 7.5 x 6.7 in/19 x 17 cm, Eastern shipper with tight seed cavity and extra firm orange flesh. Features improved fruit quality with medium netting and slight sutures. Strong and vigorous plant to stand up to field stress and resist fruit cracking. Resistance/Tolerance: HR:Fom0,1,2 HR:Px1,2 R:Px3,5 T:S. Non-GMO.
MUSKMELON CANTALOUPE: APHRODITE
APHRODITE
Reservable: None at this time
Sunlight: UnprotectedGrowth Rate: MediumDrought Tolerance: No
Full Size (WxH): IndeterminateIdeal Min Temp: 18'C (64'F)Min Temp Tolerated: 10'C (50'F)
Fruit Colour: Cream to GreenHarvest: 2-4 weeksYear(s) to bear fruit: 10-11 weeks
Prop. Method: SeedFertility: Self, better with second varietyChill Hours Required: N/A
Description: 72 days. Large oval 6-7 lb/2.7-3 kg melons, average 7x6.5 in/17.8 x 16.5 cm in size. Slight netting and sutures, great taste. Resistance/Tolerance: HR: Fom0,1,2, Px1. Non-GMO.
MUSKMELON CANTALOUPE: AVATAR
AVATAR
Reservable: None at this time
Sunlight: UnprotectedGrowth Rate: MediumDrought Tolerance: No
Full Size (WxH): IndeterminateIdeal Min Temp: 18'C (64'F)Min Temp Tolerated: 10'C (50'F)
Fruit Colour: Cream to GreenHarvest: 2-4 weeksYear(s) to bear fruit: 10-11 weeks
Prop. Method: SeedFertility: Self, better with second varietyChill Hours Required: N/A
Description: 72-75 days. Tan, oval, 8-10 lbs/3.6-4.5 kg 8x7.5 in/20x19 cm. Eastern shipper with high sugars, coarse netting, minor netting and deep orange interiors. Excellent yields, and large size make this great for farmer's markets and local shipping. Resistance/Tolerance: HR: Fom0,1,2. Non-GMO.
MUSKMELON CANTALOUPE: DAMARIS
DAMARIS
Reservable: None at this time
Sunlight: UnprotectedGrowth Rate: MediumDrought Tolerance: No
Full Size (WxH): IndeterminateIdeal Min Temp: 18'C (64'F)Min Temp Tolerated: 10'C (50'F)
Fruit Colour: Cream to GreenHarvest: 2-4 weeksYear(s) to bear fruit: 10-11 weeks
Prop. Method: SeedFertility: Self, better with second varietyChill Hours Required: N/A
Description: 78-80 days. Uniform fruit shape and 6 lbs/2.7 kg fruit size, widely adaptable. Tight seed cavity and good eating quality due to high sugar content. Holds well in the field. Good shelf life. Resistance/Tolerance: HR: Px2, Fom0,1,2, IR: Ag, Px3.5, T: S. Non-GMO.
MUSKMELON CANTALOUPE: HALONA
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Reservable: None at this time
Sunlight: Growth Rate: Drought Tolerance:
Full Size (WxH): IndeterminateIdeal Min Temp: Min Temp Tolerated:
Fruit Colour: Cream to GreenHarvest: Year(s) to bear fruit: 10-11 weeks
Prop. Method: SeedFertility: Self, better with second varietyChill Hours Required: N/A
Description: 68 days. Resistance/Tolerance: HR:PM T:FW
MUSKMELON CANTALOUPE: SUGAR CUBE
SUGAR CUBE
Reservable: None at this time
Sunlight: UnprotectedGrowth Rate: MediumDrought Tolerance: No
Full Size (WxH): IndeterminateIdeal Min Temp: 18'C (64'F)Min Temp Tolerated: 10'C (50'F)
Fruit Colour: Cream to GreenHarvest: 2-4 weeksYear(s) to bear fruit: 10-11 weeks
Prop. Method: SeedFertility: Self, better with second varietyChill Hours Required: N/A
Description: 81 days. Easter Shipper Mini. The most disease resistant melon on the market with exceptional taste! This is a small 2-4 lbs/0.9-1.8 kg personal canon ball sized, green rind melon has no sutures. Its deep orange flesh, amazing quality (14% Brix) and shelf life make it a must for the personal size market. Resistance/Tolerance: HR: Fom0,1,2 IR: PRSV, Px1,2, WMV, ZYMV. Non-GMO.
MUSKMELON CANTALOUPE: SUGAR RUSH
SUGAR RUSH
Reservable: None at this time
Sunlight: UnprotectedGrowth Rate: MediumDrought Tolerance: No
Full Size (WxH): IndeterminateIdeal Min Temp: 18'C (64'F)Min Temp Tolerated: 10'C (50'F)
Fruit Colour: Cream to GreenHarvest: 2-4 weeksYear(s) to bear fruit: 10-11 weeks
Prop. Method: SeedFertility: Self, better with second varietyChill Hours Required: N/A
Description: 73-75 days. Quality meets size! 4-5 lb/1.8-2.2 kg fruit with sweet (15% brix) orange flesh and a productive plant habit. Flavour is similar to that of Sugar Cube. Fine net and no sutures. Resistance/Tolerance: HR:Fom0-2, Px1,2. Non-GMO.
WATERMELON: SUGAR BABY (DIPLOID/O/P)
SUGAR BABY (DIPLOID/O/P)
Reservable: None at this time
Sunlight: UnprotectedGrowth Rate: MediumDrought Tolerance: No
Full Size (WxH): IndeterminateIdeal Min Temp: 18'C (64'F)Min Temp Tolerated: 10'C (50'F)
Fruit Colour: BlueHarvest: 2-4 weeksYear(s) to bear fruit: 10-11 weeks
Prop. Method: SeedFertility: Self, better with second varietyChill Hours Required: N/A
Description: 75 days. Early, productive and popular, small round ice box type, averaging 7 in/19 cm in diameter. Crisp, red flesh is sweet, and flavourful. Non-GMO.

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