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.