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WATERMELON TOP SELECTIONS GUIDE

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SOWLOGIC GUIDE DRAFT 2_Guide Draft 2 10/1/2019 11:45 AM Page 2

What MakesDifferent?

Choice Of Varieties Choice Of GreenhouseUnlike other plant programs, SowLogic suppliesplants from multiple companies. For watermelons,

you can pair a diploid or pollinizer from one companywith a triploid from another. We offer customized

pollinizer blends designed to help maximize fruit set.Our customers are not limited to “Bundle” pricing so

you can buy exactly what you want.

We work with multiple experiencedgreenhouse partners to provide highquality transplants, can minimize shipping expenses all the while increasing your customer options.

With the SowLogic™ program you will know exactly what your plant production costswill be before you pay. Our greenhouse partners are experts at producing plants frommultiple species and varieties. For customers with terms, the billing cycle begins whenthe plants ship. Select your desired greenhouse, the number of plants needed and thedelivery dates. Orders need to be placed 8 weeks before maturity to guarantee delivery dates. Shipping is handled directly with the green house and the customer for

the best communications.

Seed Suppliers

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SALES REPRESENTATIVES

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JIM CICALESEEastern PA, NJ

(717) [email protected]

JAKE COWARTSE, Central FL


CHRISTIAN DAMERONSouth GA


JARED DAVISSouthwest Florida


MICHAEL EVERSONNW FL, AL, SW GA


KEVIN HOSEYS IL, TN, KY, S IN(865) 548-7333

[email protected]

JOE JONESNC, SC, Northeast GA


FRANK JONKMANCentral & Eastern ON


PAUL PECKHAMNew England, LI, NY


MARK PFLUMMN & Central IL, N MO, CO,

UT, NM, IA, MN(913) 645-4545

[email protected]

MIKE CHISHOLMPlant City, FL


GINA LLOYDAssistant SOWLOGIC

Operations Coordinator(863) 619-7390

[email protected]

ZEB JAMESSoutheastern US(252) 637-8903

[email protected]

JIM THOMASN/Central FL


PHIL TIMMWI, Processing MN & ND


LAUCHLIN TITUSMaine


BRIAN TREGUNNOSW ON, AB, MB(416) 505-0853

[email protected]

SAM WOODWARDVA, MD, DE


CHRIS HOGGEastern US


JIMMY PLUNKETTSpecial Accounts(803) 664-0070

[email protected]

DOUG RATHKENW NY


MITCHELL HERRINGSE GA, N FL


Elizabethtown, PA(800) 952-7333

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CRAIG MATHISSOWLOGIC Program

Manager(270) 704-9177

[email protected]

Lakeland, FL(863) 648-4242

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

DAVID DALTONSOWLOGIC Operations

Greenhouse Coordinator (229) 921-0484

[email protected]

CLYDE WATSONTexas


BOBBY ARELLANOTexas


MATT BOUWKAMPMI,NORTH IN, NORTH WEST OH


JEFF ECKERTNew York


BILL HANKSNE, KS, SOUTH MO, OK, AR,

NORTH TX, NORTH LA(660) 441-4869

[email protected]

STEVE JOHNSONOH, WV, WEST PA, WEST NY


McAllen, TX(956) 618-5574


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VARIETY MATURITY WEIGHT SHAPE RIND FLESH

EXP #0063 80-82 DAYS 13-17 LBS OVAL DARK CRIMSON STRIP SUPER RED CRIMSON

RED OPAL 84 DAYS 16-19 LBS OVALLIGHT GREEN WITH

MEDIUM-DARK STRIPESBRIGHT RED

SWEETHEART EARLY - MEDIUM 24-28 LBS OBLONGDARK GREEN WITH

LIGHT GREEN STRIPESDEEP RED

EXP #2004 78 DAYS 15-23 LBS OVAL DARK GREEN BRIGHT RED

1981 85-88 DAYS 16-24 LBS BLOCKYLIGHT GREEN WITH

MEDIUM DARK STRIPESRED

CO-PILOTEARLY WITH EXTENDED

FLOWERING3-6 LBS ROUND LIGHT GREEN LIGHT RED

EXP #0063Has shown consistence y ie lds under a

wide range of growing condit ions over thelast two years . Typica l ly, more 45 countsthan larger f ru it . Has great uni formity offru it shape, f i rm f lesh and excel lent deepred inter ior. I f you are cater ing towards

bins or cartons, th is var iety should def in i te ly be on your farm.

RED OPALProduces uniform oval shape with

a concentrated fruit set. A firmred interior with very good flavor.

Intermediate resistance of Fusarium Wilt race 1 and

Anthracnose race 1.

CO-PILOTPollenizer that has a sprawling

vine with heavy flowering. Earlyand extended flowering duration

that is very fertile over a widerange of growing conditions.

EXP #2004Nice oval shape with outstanding

internal red color. Firm flesh that isextremely flavorful. Strong disease

package with intermediate resistanceto Fusarium Wilt race 1, Anthracnose

race 1 and Powdery Mildew.

SWEETHEARTHas a stong vigorous vine and

distinct rind color. It can beused as a pollinator and ships

very well.

QUALITY SERVICEQUALITY SEED

EXP #1981Shows far better Fusarium resistance than

current commercial varieties. Vigorous,strong vines support an interior with

excellent firmness and flavor. Resistance toFusarium Wilt, Anthracnose race 1 and

Powdery Mildew. This is a must try varietyon any of your fields that might have an

issue with Fusarium Wilt!

PARTNER GREENHOUSES1. Keitzer Farms

Hartford, MI2. Roelands Plants

Lambton Shores, Ontario, Canada3.Cox’s Plant Farm

Clayton, IN4. Speedling Inc.

Blairsville, GA5. Wilder Plant Company

Moultrie GA6. R & K Greenhouses

Lyons, GA7. Valdosta Plant Company

Adel, GA8. Mobley Greenhouse, Inc

Moultrie, GA9. LTF Greenhouses, LLC

Tifton, GA10. Speedling Inc.

Bushnell, FL11. Barnett- Partin Plants Inc.

Felda, FL12. Mobley Plant World

LaBelle, FL13. TransGro Greenhouse

Immokalee, FL14. Redi Plants

Naples, FL15. Speedling Inc.

McAllen, TX16. Tropical Star

Alamo, TX

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TROUBADOUR 82 DAYS 13 -15 LBS OVALMED IUM DARK GREEN W I TH

DARK STR IPESDARK RED

CRUNCHY RED 90 DAYS 16-19 LBS OVALL IGHT GREEN W I TH MED IUM

STR IPESLIGHT RED

TROUBADOURTroubadour features a fresh dark rind, and a

uniform oval shape. It sets reliably with stressand has extra- firm sweet flesh. Seedlings are

typically vigorous.

TRAVELERSEEDLESS

CRUNCHY REDCrunchy Red has earned a reputation for sizeand yield along with ease of shipping. As the

name indicates, flesh is very firm.

TURNP IKESEEDLESS

WALKERSEEDED

HONORABLE MENTION

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EXTAZY 82 DAYS 5-7 LBS ROUND DARK CR IMSON BR IGHT RED

LEOPARD 82 DAYS 5-7 LBS ROUND L IGHT GREEN W I TH

DARK STR IPESL IGHT RED

OCELOT 82 DAYS 3-5 LBS ROUND DARK T IGER BR IGHT RED

SERVAL 85 DAYS 4-6 LBS ROUND CR IMSON BR IGHT RED

MIELHEART 85 DAYS 4-6 LBS OVAL - ROUNDL IGHT GREEN W I TH

DARK STR IPES BR IGHT RED

NECTARO 82 DAYS 5-7 LBS ROUND CR IMSON INTENSE RED

EXTAZYVery appealing rind that is on thethick side for easy handling andshipping. It is very high yielding.

OCELOTOutstanding internal qualities:

excellent taste and texture, highbrix and deep flesh color. Produces

a mix of 6 and 8 count fruit.

LEOPARDExcellent flavor with firm flesh

and good holding qualities.Easy to judge maturity by a

subtle color change.

SERVALExcellent flesh color and uniformity in

grading. It also has good early behavior and very good shelf life.

MIELHEARTVery good shelf life. It also

adapts well in a cooler season.

NECTAROA mini with long shel f l i fe ,h igh br ix , excel lent taste,

and high y ie lds!


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VARIETY MATURITY SEEDS WEIGHT SHAPE RIND FLESH

790HQ 80-84 DAYS SEEDED 22-26 LBS ELONGATED OVAL DARK GREEN WITH LIGHT STRIPES DEEP RED

800 80-84 DAYS SEEDED 24-28 LBS ELONGATED BLOCKY DARK GREEN WITH LIGHT STRIPES DEEP RED

STYLE 85 DAYS SEEDLESS 16-18 LBS ROUND OVAL SOLID BLACK BRIGHT RED

DECLARATION 80-82 DAYS SEEDLESS 15-18 LBS OVALLIGHT GREEN WITH WIDE, INDISTINCT MEDIUM GREEN

STRIPESCRIMSON

800Strong plant vigor for openfield production. Produceslarge fruit on a strong vine.

Resistance to Fusarium 1 andAnthracnose 1.

790HQEarly- mid relative maturity with

strong plant vigor. Excellent interior quality, taste and

texture. Resistance to Fusarium1 and Anthracnose 1.

STYLEDeveloped for the open field, and

performs very well there, bothgrafted and non-grafted. Style has

the ability to set fruit while providinghigh yields. Excellent interior quality.

DECLARATIONEarly-mid maturity with strong

plant vigor. Excellent flavorand texture.

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7187 89 DAYS SUPERSEEDLESS 16-20 LBS OVAL LIGHT GREEN WITH WIDE,INDISTINCT, DARK GREEN STRIPES RED

7197 89 DAYS SUPERSEEDLESS 16-20 LBS OVAL LIGHT GREEN WITH WIDE, INDISTINCT, MEDIUM GREEN STRIPES DARK RED

EMBASY 88 DAYS SUPERSEEDLESS 15-18 LBS OVAL DARK GREEN WITH WIDE,INDISTINCT, MEDIUM GREEN STRIPES RED

WARRIOR EARLY SUPERSEEDLESS 16-18 LBS OVAL LIGHT GREEN WITH WIDE,INDISTINCT, MEDIUM GREEN STRIPES RE D

7 1 9 7 H QMid to late maturity with

very strong plant vigor. Veryhigh quality interior that is

firm, tasty and has anexcellent texture.

7187HQLate maturity with very

strong plant vigor. Flesh istasty and crunchy.

EMBASYMid season maturity with

strong plant vigor. Uniformfruit with an attractivestriped dark green rind

pattern. Intermediate re-sistance to Fusarium race 1

and Anthracnose race 1.

WARRIOREarly maturity with strong

plant vigor. Nice ovalcrimson sweet seedless

fruit. Intermediate resist-ance to Fusarium race 1and Anthracnose race 1.

HONORABLE MENTION

7167SEEDLESS.

L IBERTYSEEDLESS

7177SEEDLESS.

720SEEDED

6177SEEDLESS

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VARIETY MATURITY SEEDS WEIGHT SHAPE RIND FLESHBELMONT 90 DAYS SEEDLESS 5-6 LBS ROUND OVAL MEDIUM GREEN WITH DARK STRIPES DEEP RED

CHARISMATIC 83 DAYS SEEDLESS 16-20 LBS ROUND OVAL MEDIUM GREEN WITH DARK STRIPES BRIGHT RED

SECRETARIAT 80 DAYS SEEDLESS 16-20 LBS ROUND OVAL CRIMSON BRIGHT RED

BELMONTA mini with an extremely strongand vigorous vine with excellentyield potential. It has extremelyfirm flesh, small pips and is very

uniform and productive. This minialso has an intermediate resistance

to Fusarium Wilt Race 1 and Anthracnose Race 1.

SECRETARIATProvides an early yield of fruit

with excellent quality. Noteworthycharacteristics include tiny pipswith a good cold- setting ability.Widely adapted including cooler

slots.

CHARISMAT ICFeatures strong, vigorous vines

and has excellent yield potential.Early maturity coupled with firm,crisp flesh make this watermelon

an easy choice for growers.

BUTTERCUPSEEDLESS

K INGMANSEEDLESS

HONORABLE MENTION


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Secretariat watermelon

Citation watermelon

Ace Plus pollenizer

Charismatic watermelon

Eclipse watermelon

Wild Card Plus pollenizer

Kingman watermelon

SSX8585 watermelon

Wild Card pollenizer

THE ULTIMATECOLLECTION

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ACE PLUS POLLENIZER --- --- ROUND OVAL LIGHT GREEN WITH MEDIUM STRIPES RED

SSX8585 85 DAYS SEEDED 18-22 LBS LONG BLOCKY LIGHT GREEN WITH DARK STRIPES BRIGHT RED

WILD CARD PLUS POLLENIZER --- --- ROUND OVAL LIGHT GREEN WITH MEDIUM GREENVIENS YELLOW

SSX8585All sweet type that performs well inareas where size is needed to fit themarket needs. The vines are strong

and vigorous providing excellentprotection for the early flowering

pollenizer. Resistance to Fusarium1 and Anthracnose 1.

WILD CARD PLUSSmall, brittle fruit allows for easytriploid harvest. Excellent pollen

quality for maximum yield.Intermediate resistance to

Fusarium race 1 and Anthracnoserace 1.

ACE PLUSOffers a very early flowering date

that makes pollen available for thefirst female flowers produced by thehybrid. Plus, it continues to flower

well beyond the hybrid. Intermediate resistance to Fusarium

race 1 and Anthracnose race 1.


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VARIETY MATURITY SEED WEIGHT/BIN COUNT SHAPE RIND

BOTTLE ROCKET 85 DAYS SEEDLESS 18-21 LBS / 36 COUNT OBLONG DARK MOTTLE STRIPE

JOY RIDE 86 DAYS SEEDLESS 18-24 LBS36 / 45 COUNT OBLONG MOTTLE STRIPE

ROAD TRIP 82 DAYS SEEDLESS 16-18 LBS / 45 COUNT OBLONG MOTTLE STRIPE

TAILGATE 87 DAYS SEEDLESS 17-21 LBS36 / 45 COUNT OBLONG DARK GREEN WITH

LIGHT BANDS

WINGMAN --- POLLENIZER --- --- ---

BOTTLE ROCKETA hybrid variety thatcombines the sweettaste of yesteryear,

high performance andthe dependability youneed to help you build

your business.

ROAD TR IPVigorous vine type thatprovides good coverage

through harvest. Excellent hollow heart

characteristics.

JOY R IDESturdy rind and

consistent setting ability.Has the potential for

excellent yields of veryuniform fruit because of

powerhouse vines.

TA ILGATEVigorous plant with goodvine coverage. Great flesh

firmness with high brixpotential. Nice interior

with great yields.

W I N GM A NProvides very early

flowers and an extended flowering.

Strong, compact vinestructure that allows itto climb up triploids.

HONORABLEMENTION

SUMMER BREEZESEEDLESS

STARGAZERSEEDED

DELTASEEDED

STARBRITESEEDED

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VARIETY MATURITY SEED BIN COUNT SHAPE RIND FLESH

FASCINATION 85 DAYS SEEDLESS 45 COUNT BLOCKY GLOSSY AND RICHGREEN COLOR RED

CAPTIVATION 89 DAYS SEEDLESS 45 / 36 COUNT BLOCKY RICH IN COLOR DARK RED

EXCURSION 83 DAYS SEEDLESS 45 / 36 COUNT OVAL CRIMSON STRIPE DEEP RED

SWEET GEM 78 DAYS SEEDLESS 45 COUNT ROUND DARK GLOSSYGREEN RED

CAPT IVAT IONAttractive darker rind fades just a bit to

signal full maturity. Sound flesh has incredible crunch without being

fibrous. Intermediate resistance toFusarium race 1 and Anthracnose race.

FASC INAT IONHas the reputation for delivering excellent,

reliable yields along with the best flavorand internal quality. Exceptional crisp,

dense, sweet flesh. Intermediate resistanceto Fusarium race 1 and Anthracnose race.

EXCURSIONAttractive, deep red, firm flesh withsmall pips. Strong vine growth and

excellent fruit size potential. Intermediate resistance to Fusarium

race 1 and Anthracnose race.

SWEET GEMAttractive firm red flesh with small pips and

crisp, sweet, mouthwatering flavor. Goodfruit set with earlier maturity and excellentyield potential. Ideal for roadside and local

markets.

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• Proven varieties demanded by the market with consistent fieldperformance that can fulfill the grower needs of a season longplanting program

•Focus on disease resistance, since 2009 all new varietyintroductions have solid resistance in not just laboratory testsbut in the field under Fusarium Wilt race 1 pressure

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VARIETY MATURITY SEED WEIGHT SHAPE RIND FLESH

SP-7 75 DAYS POLLENIZER --- ROUND OVAL MEDIUM LIGHT GREEN MEDIUM YELLOW

ESTRELLA 84 DAYS SEEDED 20-24 LBS OVAL DARK GREEN WITHMEDIUM STRIPES DARK RED

HONORABLE MENTION

MELODYSEEDLESS

SWEET DAWNSEEDLESS

JAMBOREESEEDED

AMARILLOSEEDLESS

SANGRIASEEDED

SP-6POLLENIZER

SP-7High level of branching which

increases the product ion of male f lowers . Extended f lowering withpol len avai lable throughout the

ent ire growing season.

ESTRELLAEar ly, very h igh y ie ld ing , and very

rel iable. The cy l indr ica l shapegives a ref ined appearance and

the inter ior qual i ty i s remarkableboth in f lavor and soundness.

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Producing fruit of exceptional flavor and yield.• Proven high yields throughout the East.• Strong against hollow heart.• Outstanding fruit quality.• Sweetness and flavor worthy of the outdoor holiday season.

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Red Opal

Red Amber

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RED OPAL 84 DAYS SEEDLESS 16-19 LBS OVAL LIGHT GREEN WITH MEDIUM-DARK STRIPES BRIGHT RED

RED AMBER 89 DAYS SEEDLESS 18-20 LBS OVAL MEDIUM GREEN, DARKER STRIPES DARK RED

RED AMBERA strong, vigorous plant that producesa uniform set of high quality, oval fruit.

The very dark red interior has a crisptexture and contrasts well with the

medium green background andmedium dark green stripe.

Intermediate resistance for FusariumWilt race 1 and Anthracnose race 1.

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RED OPALProduces uniform oval shape with a

concentrated fruit set. A firm red interiorcombined with very good flavor.

Intermediate resistance of Fusarium Wiltrace 1 and Anthracnose race 1.


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WATERMELON TOP SELECTIONS GUIDE

SEEDWAY.COM

SEEDWAY, LLC

@SEEDWAY_LLC

Lakeland, FL (863) 648-4242Elizabethtown, PA (800) 952-7333

McAllen, TX (956) 618-5574

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2020


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