A large, all-sweet type hybrid watermelon with excellent fruit quality
• Early maturity
• Very high yielding with uniform fruit
• Deep red flesh colour, firm texture and high brix
• Resistant to Fusarium and Anthracnose
Type
A hybrid All Sweet type watermelon.
Maturity
Main season 85 - 90 days
Plant Characteristics
Vigorous plant with healthy leaf cover that protect the fruit well.
Plant Population: 4,000 to 8,000 plants per ha
Adaption: TURBO 840 is recommended for main season production.
Variety Characteristics
Fruit Characteristics: Large, uniform elongated fruit with weight of 11 – 16kg. The rind has a medium green colour with light green stripes. The flesh has a deep red colour and firm texture, with very good flavour and high brix.
Pollination: Approximately 7 male flowers develop for every female flower. When flowers appear, 2 to 4 bee hives should be placed per ha.
Features & Benefits
TURBO 840 produces high yield of extra-large fruit with early maturity.
Disease Resistance: IR: Fon (1) / Co (1)