Vilmorin Mikado Seeds - Melon "Bijour F1 (MA 24-22)"

Technical description

BIJOUR F1 (MA 24-22) – Charentais. Oval Charentais type, small seed cavity, sweet flesh, excellent flavour, long shelf life and good fruit set. Resistances: HR: Fom 0,1,2; IR: Sf, Pc

Features

• Variety: BIJOUR F1 (MA 24-22)
• Species: Pepene galben
• Scientific name: Cucumis melo
• Family: Cucurbitaceae
• Type: Charentais
• Slot / season: Field and protected cropping
• Earliness: Early to medium-early
• Form: Oval
• Colour: Cream
• Weight: 1,7–2,7 kg
• Vigour: Good
• HR/IR resistances: HR: Fom 0,1,2; IR: Sf, Pc
• Use: Fresh market
• Packaging: Packet of 1,000 seeds
• Product code: AMIA-VIL-010

Growing recommendations

Grown from transplants or by direct sowing in warm, well-drained, fertile soil. It requires high temperatures, sunny exposure and carefully controlled irrigation. Reducing watering close to ripening can help concentrate flavour, while still meeting the plant's physiological needs.

Growing conditions

• Germination: 4–6 days at 24–26 °C; 8–12 days when sown directly in the ground
• Spacing / density: 4,000–8,000 plants/ha, depending on grafting and system.
• Temperatures: Germination at 23–25°C; good growth above 21°C.
• Exposure: Sun / good light, adapted to the species
• Recommended soil: Fertile, well-drained soil with good structure; adjust fertilisation according to a soil analysis.
• Water needs: Consistent watering, without excess; keep moisture uniform during critical stages.
• Fertilising: Balanced NPK fertilisation, with emphasis on potassium/calcium for fruiting crops and on uniformity for root and leafy crops.
• Productivity: Oval Charentais type, small seed cavity, sweet flesh, excellent flavour, long shelf life and good fruit set.
• Intended use: Fresh market

Frequently asked questions

Q1: What is BIJOUR F1 (MA 24-22) recommended for? A: BIJOUR F1 (MA 24-22) is recommended for the fresh market, with the emphasis on the oval Charentais type, small seed cavity, sweet flesh, excellent flavour, long shelf life and good fruit set. Q2: What technical information matters for BIJOUR F1 (MA 24-22)? A: Species: Cucumis melo; type: Charentais F1 hybrid; earliness: early to medium-early; resistances: HR: Fom 0,1,2; IR: Sf, Pc. Q3: How is BIJOUR F1 (MA 24-22) grown correctly? A: Grown from transplants or by direct sowing in warm, well-drained, fertile soil. It requires high temperatures, sunny exposure and carefully controlled irrigation. Reducing watering close to ripening can help concentrate flavour, while still meeting the plant's physiological needs.