RADYAN Eleanor F1 Watermelon with Deep Red Flesh and Medium-Dark Striped Rind

Eleanor F1 watermelon offers a mix of blocky fruit sizes, including 36 and 45-count melons, featuring a medium-dark striped rind and deep red flesh. The fruit weigh between 15 and 19 pounds and have a high Brix level, indicating excellent sweetness and eating quality. Small seeds enhance the eating experience, making this variety desirable for fresh consumption.

The plants are strong and productive, providing high yield potential along with disease resistance and stress tolerance. Eleanor F1 shows high resistance to Fusarium Wilt races 0 and 1, as well as Anthracnose, while also exhibiting reduced fruit cracking and fewer hard seed coats. These traits contribute to reliable production and quality fruit under various growing conditions.

Growing Information

Soil Temperature: 85-90°F

Germination Lighting: Cover Seed

Germination Days: 5-12 Days

Seeding Depth: 0.5-0.75"

Weeks from Sowing to Transplant: 3-4 Weeks

Maturation Days: 82 Days

Planting Method: Transplant

Spacing in Row: 24-36"

Spacing Between Rows: 6-8'

Seeding Depth: 0.5-0.75" Weeks from Sowing to Transplant: 3-4 Weeks