A personal size hybrid with deep orange flesh, amazing quality (14% Brix), with excellent shelf life. In addition, has the best disease resistance package. Fruit size is around 4".
V31078 : Sugar Cube | ||
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Treatment | * Pkg Size | ** Price (USD) |
Treated | 100 seeds | $15.35 |
Treated | 500 seeds | $60.90 |
Treated | 1M seeds | $86.95 |
Treated | 5M seeds | $419.25 |
* M = 1,000 ** US customer prices shown in USD. *** Canadian customers, please log in to see CA prices in USD. |
When direct seeding plant ½” - 1” deep. Soil temperature should be 75 - 85ºF. Five to six feet is the recommended row spacing with 18 - 24 inches between plants. If starting with transplants sow 3 - 5 weeks prior to planting outside.
To ensure high yields, place pollinators near fields. A melon needs to be visited by a bee three times to ensure proper pollination. Scout every 7 days for weed, insect, and disease pressure. Contact your local extension agent or consult the Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for identification and treatment options.
Harvest 30 - 35 days after pollination. If shipping, pick at half slip. When picking for fresh market, pick at ¾ to full slip. Wash fruit in peroxyacetic acid (peroxide and acetic acid), as a non-chlorine sanitizing option.
Cool to at least 70ºF and at 95% humidity. Shelf life is based on storage temperature. Do not cool below 32ºF.