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how is the study of the 8 lobe melon going?

9/23/2018 7:52:04 PM

Corryton, TN

Twenty one plants planted in a commercial plasticulture setup with 1 drip tape running the length of the bed. No 6+ lobed females observed. Most first females observed were 3 and 4 lobed. More 4 and 5's after plant got bigger generally starting with the 3 female found. I speculate that the 8 lobe was an anomaly and not necessarily genetic. The seed has done well producing 274.5, 272.5 and 236 pound melons. Not bad considering very few were grown in a competitive setup.

9/24/2018 6:57:56 PM

Grant, AL

Dave, I also grew a 245 lb melon from your 140.5 Cantrell that wasn’t taken to a weighoff but was weighed at a local feed store. Great seed indeed!

9/24/2018 8:00:50 PM