Morgan Hill, California
November 16, 2007
 Sakata Seed America, Inc. is demonstrating its continued
support of
The
National Watermelon Association, Inc. in a new promotion of
its triploid watermelon variety, Sweet Treasure. For every unit
of Sweet Treasure seed sold through July 2008, Sakata will make
a donation to the National Watermelon Association.
Sweet Treasure, trialed experimentally as SSX 7401, is a round
oval Crimson Sweet triploid watermelon variety that produces
superior quality 16-18 pound fruit. It has a strong and vigorous
vine, smooth dense red flesh and produces excellent yields. This
high quality watermelon is a welcome addition to growers’
watermelon line-up.
Sakata’s watermelon program is very extensive and includes a
wide array of watermelon types for all market regions. Varieties
include diploid Allweet, Crimson Sweet, Charleston Grey,
triploid Jubilee, Green and Dark Green rind types, Yellow Flesh
and Pollenizers. Sakata also has an extensive array of varieties
in the pipeline for growers to look for to enhance their future
watermelon programs.
For more information regarding this exciting promotion, please
contact Sakata or the National Watermelon Association.
Sakata Seed America, Inc. is located in Morgan Hill,
California. The company provides high quality flower and
vegetable seed. For trial information, or information on
Sakata’s products, services, or dealers, please call (408)
778-7758, e-mail
info@sakata.com or visit
www.sakata.com. |
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