Cantaloupe – Strike F1 Hybrid

Description

85 Days | A good market cantaloupe, Strike grows firm long storage melons averaging 6 Lbs. A powdery mildew resistant melon, tolerant to FWR 0 and 2, suited for most growing regions. Eastern shipper comparable to Athena, tested up to 3 weeks shelf life.

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.