Cantaloupe – San Juan F1 Hybrid

Description

78 Days | Round western shipper type cantaloupe with coarse netting, weighing approximately 5 Lb. Bright orange flesh with compact cavity and excellent flavor, as well as shelf life. Tolerant to Fusarium Wilt Race 0,1,2; Powdery Mildew Race 1,2; Alternaria. Popular with our growers in the Southwest.

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 melons 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.