Cantaloupe / Rock Melon – Sweet, Crispy, and Long Shelf Life
Orange-Fleshed Melon with High Yield and Disease Tolerance
Fruit & Taste Characteristics:
Flesh color: Orange
Taste: Sweet with 13° Brix
Texture: Crispy
Shelf life: Up to 10 days after harvest
Shape: Round to slightly oval
Skin: Thick netting, dark green color
Plant Characteristics:
Growth habit: Vigorous
Disease tolerance: Moderately tolerant to Gemini Virus
Days to harvest: 70 days after transplanting
Average fruit weight: 1.5 – 3 kg per fruit
Fruiting capacity: More than 2 fruits per plant
Yield potential: Up to 50 tons per hectare
Growing Tips:
To prevent virus infection:
Apply insecticides regularly to control vector insects
Use auxin-based plant growth regulators at 21 days after transplanting, and repeat every two weeks for optimal results
Note: Yield and resistance may vary depending on growing conditions and cultivation methods.