An early to late cantaloupe with extended shelf-life, and improved flesh colour and taste.

• Extended shelf life
• High brix, excellent flavour and eating quality
• Attractive round fruit with a well-developed net
• Firm Salmon-orange flesh, attractive when used for fresh-cut

Type:

A hybrid cantaloupe melon. Eastern Shipper external appearance and Western Shipper internal qualities, referred to as extended shelf life.

Maturity:

Main season 90 - 95 days.

Plant Characteristics:

A vigorous plant with a healthy leaf cover that protects maturing fruits well against sunburn. Flowers and sets fruit over a prolonged period to give high yield.

Fruit Characteristics:

Harvest indicators include net development, the change of the rind colour from olive green to beige, and cracking around the peduncle. Large sized fruit with weight of 1.8 – 3.0 kg. The shape is round to slightly oval with a medium to dense net. GATSBY has salmon-orange flesh colour, firm flesh texture with a medium seed cavity and a thin green rind, ensuring a high recovery rate.

Disease Resistance:

HR: Fusarium (Fom) 0, 2
IR: Powdery Mildew (Px) 1, 2

Adaption:

GATSBY is a widely adaptable and performs well in spring and summer plantings. It can also perform well during the winter in warm climates.

Yield Potential:

Very high yield potential.

Features & Benefits:

Very high yielding, with very uniform fruit shape and large fruit size. Attractive salmon-orange flesh colour with firm flesh, improved shelf life and high brix.