January 2014 Watermelon
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Exclamation
- Larger fruit size: mostly 36- and 45-count fruit
- Rich, Crimson Sweet rind pattern that buyers prefer
- Firm flesh makes this an excellent choice for fresh cut
- Full season maturity, later than Fascination by 5 to 7 days
- Variety performs well under warm to hot growing conditions
- Vigorous growth habit and strong disease package to protect field investment
- Good fruit set for high yield potential
- Fruit have shown good field holding ability allowing for a more flexible harvest schedule
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Captivation
- Attractive, dark red flesh with firm texture and small pip size for repeat sales
- Mostly 45-count fruit for whole fruit markets
- Uniform, consistent fruit size and shape provides a high-quality product
- Improved fruit set for high yield potential
- Maturity 4 to 5 days later than Fascination
- Strong disease resistance and plant growth habit for less than ideal field conditions
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All watermelon varieties
Watermelon Crop Guide:
www.syngenta-us.com/seeds/vegetables/watermelon/Watermelon_Crop_Guide.pdf
For additional information on Syngenta vegetable offerings, please visit www.vegetables.syngenta-us.com
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