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Quality at full slip


Apollo’s ability to produce high quality, deeply sutured fruit with excellent interior quality should satisfy the most discerning melon broker.

Northeast US trial results show Apollo has consistently produced high yields of large, round to slightly oval fruit, even under challenging growing conditions.

Approximate
maturity

75 days
Average length 7.5 inches
Average width 7 inches
Average size 7 to 9 lb
Shape Round to slightly oval
Suture Deep sutures
Exterior netting Coarse
Interior Medium sized cavity. Thick, firm, medium orange flesh
Disease
resistance or
tolerance
F0, 1, & 2
PM1 & 2

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Seed of this variety may be purchased by commercial growers from authorized Rogers® brand dealers.

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