Melon Rochet Select Primor

The melon (Cucumis melo) is a trailing herbaceous plant cultivated for its fruit, a large berry highly sought after in summer for its high water content and sweet flavor. The plant features soft hairy stems that grow close to the ground. Flowers are yellow, with male, female, and hermaphrodite varieties. It is an extraordinarily polymorphic species regarding the type of fruit and pulp.

The fruit color varies from white to very dark green, passing through yellow, striated, and spotted (the Spanish Piel de Sapo). The shape of the fruit ranges from spherical to ellipsoidal, with sizes varying from small melons around 400 g to large ones weighing up to 10 kg. The pulp is aromatic, with smooth texture and colors including yellow, green, pink, and intermediate tones.

General Cultivation Tips:

• Seeds are sown from January to May, depending on the desired cycle and growing area.
• Seeds can be sown directly in the soil and then thinned or on trays for transplanting when they have 2-3 leaves.
• Select well-drained and healthy parcels.
• Do not repeat melon cultivation in the same parcel for another 3 years.
• Drip irrigation is recommended.
• Soil covering or small plastic tunnels increases precocity and yield.
• Monitor for phytosanitary problems, mainly mildew, mite, and fusarium.
• Harvest from June in early zones; choose deep soils requiring less irrigation for greater sweetness.
• Some types like Tendral can be stored longer, although melons generally have short shelf lives.

Melon Rochet Select Primor: A variety with good precocity, medium-sized fruits with green rind and smooth skin, superior quality, and high yield. The firm, sweet pulp is ideal for summer enjoyment.