Cantaloupe – San Luis F1 Hybrid

Description

88 Days | An attractive oval western shipper type cantaloupe with medium netting weighing 6-8 lb. Bright orange flesh with a compact cavity and good shelf life. Vigorous vine canopy for fruit protection. Tolerant to Powdery Mildew Race 1 & 2.

70-90 Days to maturity

3-7 Days to sprout

Melon seeds per Oz: About 1,000

Melon seeds per Lb: About 16,000

Plant 1″-2″ deep, in rows 6′-8′ foot apart. Thin or transplant to a spacing of 2′-3′. Water at base of the plant every 10-14 days until cantaloupe reach softball size, moving water further from the plant at that point to protect the melons. As the melons mature, cut back watering further to increase sugar content.