Fortune
A Syngenta straightneck that is early, high yielding, carries the precocious gene that masks mild virus infections. A superior hybrid that also has fruit ideal for the baby vegetable markets.
| V42042 : Fortune | ||
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| Treatment | * Pkg Size | ** Price (USD) |
| FarMore FI400 | 100 seeds | $9.40 |
| FarMore FI400 | 250 seeds | $15.60 |
| FarMore FI400 | 1M seeds | $44.55 |
| FarMore FI400 | 5M seeds | $193.50 |
| FarMore FI400 | 25M seeds | $923.75 |
| FarMore FI400 | 80M seeds | $2,876.00 |
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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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Attributes
Growing Tips
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Herbicide Caution
Some pre-emergence herbicides can and will cause distortions in squash and pumpkins, especially the species with the corky stems. It also has been noticed in hardstem varieties. These distortions may show up in both color or shape.
- Planting
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Direct seed into field. Plant ½” - ¾” deep. Row spacing should range from 36” - 60” apart. In row spacing ranges from 18” - 24”.
Planting Guidelines - Squash SummerApproximate Seeds per Pound:2,500 - 6,000Seeding Rate per Acre by Weight:1.7 - 1.8 lbsSeeding Rate per Acre in M (1,000):4.6 - 10.1 MSeeding Rate Seeds per 1,000 foot of Row:500 - 667Seed or Plant Spacing In Row:18 - 24"Seed or Plant Spacing Between Rows:36 - 60"Seed or Plant Spacing Depth:.5 - .75"Recommended Soil Temperature:70 - 80°FDays to Germination:7 - 10
- Management
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Scout fields every 7 days. Inspect for weeds, insect, and disease infestation.
- Harvest
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Harvest every other day. Fruit should be 7 - 8” in length and 1 - 2½” in diameter. Another way to determine harvestablity is to harvest when blossom has wilted.
- Storage
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Store at 40 - 50ºF and at 95% humidity.