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Offers a very early flowering date that makes pollen available for the first female flowers produced by the triploid hybrid. Continues an elongated pollination cycle.

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All watermelon require a signed waiver before we can ship your seed. Many waivers are vendor specific and you may need to sign multiple waviers if you are ordering more than one variety of watermelon.

Attributes
Item Number
V46103
Pollenizer
Yes
Shape
Round / Oval
Rind Type
Light Green Background / Medium Green Stripes
Hybrid  
Yes
Year New
2018
Treatment   
FarMore F300
Canada
Yes

Growing Tips

Planting

Start in the greenhouse and allow 28 - 35 days to get plants ready to transplant. Excessive water during germination must be avoided. Water transplant growing medium well and allow excess moisture to drain and moisture to stabilize for 24 - 48 hours. Bring medium temperature to 80 - 95ºF before seeding. Seedcoat adherence to cotyledons may be virtually eliminated by orienting the seed in transplant trays with the pointed end up at a 45º to 90º angle. Plant transplants 6 - 12 feet apart with 36” between plants.

Planting Guidelines - Watermelon
Approximate Seeds per Pound:
4,000 - 8,000 (large), 8,000 - 10,000 (small)
Seeding Rate per Acre by Weight:
5.1 - 5.1 oz (large), 2.6 - 4 oz (small)
Seeding Rate per Acre in M (1,000):
1.3 - 2.6 M
Seeding Rate Seeds per 1,000 foot of Row:
333
Seed or Plant Spacing In Row:
36"
Seed or Plant Spacing Between Rows:
72 - 144"
Seed or Plant Spacing Depth:
.5 - 1"
Recommended Soil Temperature:
80 - 95°F
Days to Germination:
8 - 12
Management

Scout fields every 7 days to monitor weed, insect, and disease pressure. Place pollinating insects near the field to ensure proper pollination. Water only if necessary. Do not over-water.

Harvest

Ripeness is indicated by a cream to slight yellowing of the white background color of the part of the melon that rests on the ground. Drying of the stem tendril nearest the attachment point of the watermelon and green color tone of the rind are also indicators of ripeness but these vary with cultivar. Melons should be cut from the vine rather than pulled, twisted, or broken off.

Storage

Store at 50 - 60ºF and at a humidity level of 90 - 95%. This will ensure a long shelf life.