AAS Winners
Watermelon 'Shiny Boy F1'
2010 AAS Vegetable Award Winner
This AAS Winner has sweet tropical flavor and crisp texture. A red fleshed melon with dark seeds; this globe-shaped melon weighed about 20 pounds, some larger. The hybrid plants are vigorous; vines can grow up to 12 feet. Judges noted a high yield and generally healthy plants, tolerant of severe weather. Earlier than other varieties, plan to check plants for mature fruit about 75 days from transplanting. Grow successfully in any geographic region with warm summer growing conditions.
| AAS Winner Primary Details | |
|---|---|
| Award: | AAS Vegetable Award Winner |
| Class: | Watermelon |
| Variety Name: | 'Shiny Boy F1' |
| Genus: | Citrullus |
| Species: | lanatus |
| Year: | 2010 |
| Common Name: | Watermelon |
| Type: | Vegetables |
| Breeder: | Known-You Seed Co. Ltd. |
| Close Market Comparison: | ‘Sweet Favorite,’ ‘Starlight,’ and ‘Delta’ |
| Plant Needs | |
|---|---|
| Duration Type: | Annual |
| Light Needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Normal |
| Season Type: | Warm Season |
| Staking Required: | NO |
| Plant Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color: | Green |
| Plant Habit: | Vining |
| Plant Height: | Short: Under 10" |
| Garden Spacing: | 8 to 10 feet |
| Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): | 90 days |
| Days To Harvest (Transplant): | 75 days |
| Fruit Color (Harvest): | Dark green rind with thick wide stripes and deep red flesh |
| Fruit Shape: | Globe shaped |
| Fruit Size: | 12 1/4" by 10 3/4" |
| Fruit Weight: | 20 pounds or larger |
| Fruit Flavor Description: | Sweet tropical flavor, firm and crisp |
| Plant Spread: | 155 iinches |
| Disease Resistances or Tolerances: | Good disease tolerance |
How to Grow
In northern areas, sow seed 4 weeks prior to last frost date. Sow seed directly into peat pots filled with soilless mix that has been well-watered and allowed to drain. Cover with media and maintain 75°F. Wrap in plastic to maintain uniform moisture. Germination will occur in 7 to 14 days. Keep warm, transplant after soil and air temperatures warm or protect from cool night temperatures. In areas with long growing seasons, seed may be sown directly into prepared garden soil.
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