Sakata Showcases Four Vegetable Varieties

Centennial F1 has small beads, smooth heads, and minimal sideshoots. This multi-use variety performs well in all Marathon slots and can be grown year-round in the cool coastal growing regions.

Avatar F1 is an Eastern shipper with a medium-open cavity and firm, flavorful orange flesh. The exterior is a light-green color that turns to a yellow-tan when fully ripe. These oval-shaped melons are 7 to 9 pounds with dimensions of 8 by 7.5 inches. Avatar is ideal for higher latitudes.

Blitz F1 is an early-maturing, extra-large blocky green-to-red bell with great yield potential at first harvest. Fruit have thick walls and a uniformly blocky shape. It is a consistent performer providing size and quality. Blitz has high resistance to tobacco mosaic virus 0, and bacterial spot races 0-5 and 7-9.

Seaside F1 is a very uniform baby leaf variety. It has a slow-moderate growth rate and an upright plant habit. Seaside has a smooth, thick, very-dark-green, spade-shaped leaf making it a perfect choice for baby leaf growers. Seaside also has downy mildew resistance for growers who require a premium disease package.