Horizon*

Outstanding Qualities

• Excellent flavour and taste
• LSL type sweet melon
• Average fruit weight of 2.0 – 2.5 kg
• Very high yield potential

Horizon* is a long shelf life (LSL) Eastern Shipper type sweet melon.  It has a very strong plant and produces uniform fruit with a round-oval shape.  It has excellent internal quality with very firm, dark orange flesh, high brix levels and excellent flavour. Horizon* has high resistance against Fusarium wilt races 0, 1 and 2 (Fom: 0-2) and Powdery mildew (Px).

Special Varietal Requirements 

• Sufficient potassium and calcium when fruit begins to develop is important for improved shelf life and flavour
• Contact the area representative for indicators for the correct time to harvest