ŞIRA is a Galia-type melon variety adapted for tunnel and open-field cultivation. It is an early variety with high yield potential and medium post-harvest life.
Key features- Type: Galia-type melon
- Suitable for: Tunnel and open-field production
- Maturity: Early variety
- Average fruit weight: 2 - 2.5 kg
- Flesh colour: Greenish cream
- Outer fruit colour and appearance: Yellow, netted
- Shelf life: Medium
- Disease resistance: IR: PM, DM (powdery mildew, downy mildew)
- Yield potential: High
Technical specifications- Variety name: ŞIRA
- Type: Galia
- Fruit shape: Oval
- Fruit weight range: 2 - 2.5 kg
- Flesh characteristics: Greenish-cream colour, aromatic
- Skin characteristics: Yellow with netting
- Post-harvest behaviour: Medium shelf life, suitable for short to medium transport
- Disease resistance detail: IR: PM, DM
- Agronomic notes: Suitable for early production in tunnels and open field; noted for high yield potential