A honeydew melon hybrid with extra-large fruit and very good taste
• Fusarium resistance
• High brix and good taste
• Light green and aromatic flesh
• Attractive, slightly oval fruit, with smooth off-white skin
• Large to extra-large fruit for late, winter and early season production
Type:
A hybrid honeydew melon.
Maturity:
Main season 80 - 85 days.
Plant Characteristics:
A vigorous plant with a healthy leaf cover that protects the fruit against sunburn.
Fruit Characteristics:
Harvest indicators include a change in rind colour from light green to off-white. Large sized fruit with weight of 2,5 - 3,8 kg. The fruit shape is oval to rounded oval. HERALD has a light green to mid-green flesh colour, with good flavour and brix development.
Disease Resistance:
HR: Fusarium wilt (Fom: 2).
Adaption:
HERALD is recommended for late, winter and early season production in the mild Northern growing areas.
Yield Potential:
High yield potential.
Features & Benefits:
HERALD has attractive large to extre-large, off-white fruit with light green to mid-green flesh. The fruit has good flavour and brix development and is suitable for the fresh market.