Effect of planting dates on yield and quality of two cantaloupe hybrids under Assiut conditions

الملخص EN

The effect of five planting dates i.e., June 15th, July 1st, July 15th, August 1st and August 15th on growth and yield of two cantaloupe (Cucumis melo var.

cantaloupensis) hybrids ("Rafegal (c-8)" and "Galia") was studied under Assiut conditions in this investigation.

The results indicated that there are no significant differences between cantaloupe hybrids in flowering.

"Rafegal (c-8)" hybrid was better than "Galia" in producing total yield, early yield and marketable yield.

In addition, fruit of "Rafegal (c-8)" had higher total soluble solids and total sugar content.

There were highly significant differences among the five planting dates while, the planting date on July 15th was the best than the other planting dates for most of studied characters.

In spite of significant interactions, "Rafegal (c-8)" hybrids still remaining superior to "Galia" and planting on July 15th is the best among other dates for most studied parameters.