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Large Eastern shipper with medium open cavity. Firm, flavorful orange flesh. Exterior is light green and turns to a yellow-tan when fully ripe. Ideal for higher latitudes.
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| Treatment | * Pkg Size | ** Price (USD) |
| FarMore F300 | 100 seeds | $13.15 |
| FarMore F300 | 500 seeds | $51.75 |
| FarMore F300 | 5M seeds | $354.00 |
| FarMore F300 | 15M seeds | $1,032.00 |
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* M = 1,000 ** US customer prices shown in USD. *** Canadian customers, please log in to see CA prices in USD. |
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Powdery Mildew (1,2)
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Growing Tips
- Planting
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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.
Planting Guidelines - MelonsApproximate Seeds per Pound:15,000 - 20,000Seeding Rate per Acre by Weight:4 - 4.8 ozSeeding Rate per Acre in M (1,000):3.8 - 6.1 MSeeding Rate Seeds per 1,000 foot of Row:500 - 667Seed or Plant Spacing In Row:18 - 24"Seed or Plant Spacing Between Rows:60 - 72"Seed or Plant Spacing Depth:.5 - 1"Recommended Soil Temperature:75 - 85°FDays to Germination:7 - 12
- Management
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To ensure high yield place pollinators near fields. A melon needs to be visited by a bee three times to ensure proper pollination. Scout every seven days for weed, insect, and disease pressure. Contact your local extension agent or consult the Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for identification and treatment options. https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/ID/ID-56-W%202020.pdf
- Harvest
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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.
- Storage
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Cool to at least 70ºF and at 95% humidity. Shelf life is based on storage temperature. Do not cool below 32ºF.