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A late and winter season eastern shipper type cantaloupe, with large to extra-large fruit.

• Bright orange, firm flesh
• Strong disease resistance package
• Large to Extra-Large fruit size of 4.0 – 5.0 kg
• Ideal for late season and winter fresh market
• Medium to course developed net with slight ribbing

Type:

A hybrid cantaloupe melon. Eastern Shipper type.

Maturity:

Main season 80 - 85 days.

Plant Characteristics:

A vigorous plant with a healthy leaf cover that protects the fruits well.

Fruit Characteristics:

Harvest indicators include net development, the change of the rind colour from lime green to light yellow, and cracking around the peduncle. Large sized fruit with weight of 4.0 – 5.0kg. The shape is oval with a medium to coarse developed net. TOUCHDOWN has bright orange flesh colour, firm flesh texture with a medium seed cavity.

Disease Resistance:

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

Adaption:

TOUCHDOWN performs well in autumn and winter plantings.

Yield Potential:

High yield potential.

Features & Benefits:

High yielding, with large fruit size during late and winter plantings. The fruit has a bright orange flesh colour with firm texture.