Dulce Nectar

Outstanding Qualities

• High yield potential
• Firm, sweet flesh
• Excellent brix
• Uniform fruit size

Dulce Nectar is an early maturing Honeydew type melon that is best suited for early and late season plantings, as well as for winter production in certain areas. The plants are vigorous with good leaf cover, protecting the fruit from the sun. Dulce Nectar has an excellent setting ability, with very high yields. Fruit are round to oval with an average fruit size of around 1.5 – 2.0 kg in the cooler seasons. The flesh is very firm and Brix levels are excellent. Dulce Nectar has high resistance to Fusarium Wilt race 2 (Fom: 2) and intermediate resistance to Powdery mildew races 1 and 2 (Px: 1, 2) (ex Sf).

Special Varietal Requirements

• Recommended for early and late season plantings, as fruit could become very large during summer