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955 Benton Ave., Winslow, ME 04901 U.S.A. • Phone: Toll-Free 1-877-564-6697 • Fax: 1-800-738-6314 • Web: Johnnyseeds.com • Email: service@iohnnyseeds.com 1 Melon Disease Resistance Codes AB: Early (Alternaria) Blight; DM: Downy Mildew; F: Fusarium Wilt (Race 1); F2: Fusarium Wilt (Races 1 & 2); F3: Fusarium Wilt (Races 0, 1, & 2); PM: Powdery Mildew; WMV: Watermelon Mosaic Virus 2 Harvest Technique • FULL-SLIP: Ripe fruit can be easily detached from the stem with a slight tug or a gentle push of the thumb. • FORCED-SLIP: Ripe fruit requires an extra-firm push of the thumb to detach from the stem. Also known as half-slip, more pressure is needed than with full-slip types. • CUT: Fruit requires cutting from the vine when ripe (overripe by the time it slips from vine). 3 Storage Conditions & Guidelines • Netted melons store best at 36-41°F/2-5°C and 85-95% humidity. • Other melon types should be stored at 45-50°F/7-10°C and 85-95% relative humidity. • All melons will hold for a few days without refrigeration, but will hold longer if chilled. • With regard to eating quality, there can be a flavor penalty with chilling melons. Chilling can dull flavor, especially over time, and melons are generally juicier and softer if kept at room temperature for 1-2 days before serving. These are more guidelines than rules, however, as preferences do vary. Storage Potential The storage periods listed here are approximations; the variety and ripeness of the fruit when it's harvested, among other factors, will affect its shelf life. Shelf life can be ranked as follows: • MINIMAL SHELF LIFE: Ananas, Cantaloupe, and Galia will hold for 2-3 days at room temperature, 7-10 days if refrigerated. Thecantaloupe variety 'Athena' stores better than average but with storage, flavor may not equal that of our other cantaloupes. • AVERAGE SHELF LIFE: Butterscotch, Charentais, Crenshaw, and Piel de Sapo types will hold for 4-5 days at room termperature, 7-12 days if refrigerated. • GOOD SHELF LIFE: Canary, Honeydew, and 'Sun Jewel' (the latter an extra-early Asian melon), will hold for 7 days at room temperature, 10-14 days if refrigerated. Copyright © 2017 Johnny's Selected Seeds. All rights reserved. 1 November 3, 2017

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