A medium-sized F1 hybrid butternut for the fresh market
• Small seed cavity
• Firm flesh texture
• Very vigorous plant
• Good uniformity of size and shape
• Strong plant with intermediate ZYMV resistance
Medium-sized Waltham-shaped fruit.
Medium maturing
MELORA has firm flesh texture and an attractive internal colour and tan skin colour. Fruit are smooth and do not taper. The blossom-end scar is relatively small.
MELORA has a restricted growth habit.
Intermediate resistance to ZYMV.
The yield compares well with standard varieties.
The good internal flesh texture and colour is ideal for the Waltham market. The ZYMV resistance makes MELORA a strong contender in the market.