Orange Summer F1

Season Overview

Description

F1 hybrid. High yield, high fruit set. Good shelf life. Orange, teardrop-shaped Hokkaido variety with orange, nutty flesh. Peel is edible. Less susceptible to powdery mildew than Uchiki Kuri. Suitable for growing in tubs, as only slightly climbing. Fruits grow to 1-1.5 kg. Germination after 8-14 days at 15-20°C.

Growing tips

Regularly water and fertilize. Good at the compost heap. Sensitive to frost. Protect with a fleece on cold nights below 10°C. Sheltered position.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Seeding distance

100 cm

Row spacing

120 cm

Seeding depth

2.5 cm