Sun Blushed

Extended shelf life (ESL) western type hybrid with excellent flavor. Firm and attractive flesh with extremely high brix.

V31019 : Sun Blushed
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Disease Resistance

Fusarium Wilt (0,1)
Powdery Mildew

How To Order

Item Number

V31019

Maturity (days)

Fruit Size (lbs)

4 - 6

Net

Heavy

Sutures

Light

Flesh Color

Deep Orange

Hybrid

Yes

Year New

2018

Treatment

Standard Treatment

Canada

Yes

Planting: 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 - Melons

Approximate Seeds per Pound:

15,000 - 20,000

Seeding Rate per Acre by Weight:

4 - 4.8 oz

Seeding Rate per Acre in M (1,000):

3.8 - 6.1 M

Seeding Rate Seeds per 1,000 foot of Row:

500 - 667

Seed 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°F

Days to Germination:

7 - 12

Management: 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: 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: Cool to at least 70ºF and at 95% humidity. Shelf life is based on storage temperature. Do not cool below 32ºF.