DESCRIPTION
The skin is very shiny after maturity, pure black skin with wax powder. The flesh is a bright red and is a no hollow melon. Black Tiger can weigh 16-21 lbs with a round shape and uniform in size. Vigorous growing with high disease resistance and is a competitive variety in the market.
CLASSIFICATIONS
HYBRID
Created from a controlled method of pollination in which the pollen of two different species or varieties is crossed by human intervention. Typical F1 varieties are deliberately created to breed a desired trait. Gardeners who use hybrid plant varieties usually purchase new seed every year, however, over several years the seed could eventually be used for open pollination
VEGETABLE SEED AND PLANTING GUIDE
Direct Seed (100 Ft.) | Distance Apart In Row After Thinning | Space Between Rows | Planting Depth |
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1/2-1 Oz. | 24-36 | 72 | 1 |
* This is an estimated guide. Conditions may vary considerably due to location.
ESTIMATED DAYS TO MATURITY
110 days
DISEASE RESISTANCE OR TOLERANCE
Fusiruiam Wilt, Virus disease and Blight disease