Sigal

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An early, large Galia type melon with superb flavor.

V31733 : Sigal
Treatment * Pkg Size ** Price (USD)
Treated 100 seeds $10.00
Treated 500 seeds $39.55
Treated 1M seeds $56.45
Treated 5M seeds $266.75
* M = 1,000
** US customer prices shown in USD.
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Disease Resistance
Powdery Mildew (1,2)
Attributes
Item Number
V31733
Maturity (days)
60
Fruit Size (lbs)
6
Net
Corky
Flesh Color
Ivory / Green
Hybrid  
Yes
Treatment
Standard Treatment
Canada
No

Growing Tips

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 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

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.