{"id":4814,"date":"2018-08-29T00:30:18","date_gmt":"2018-08-29T00:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westarseeds.com\/?p=4814"},"modified":"2018-08-29T00:30:18","modified_gmt":"2018-08-29T00:30:18","slug":"sneak-peek-at-westar-seed-trials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westarseeds.com\/es\/industry-news\/sneak-peek-at-westar-seed-trials\/","title":{"rendered":"Sneak Peek at Week 6 of the Westar Seed Trials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\tSix weeks ago, we began our <a href=\"\/?p=4801\">trials of one hundred varieties<\/a> of our seeds to show customers the new genetics we\u2019ve developed. In this article, we\u2019ll share the first results of our seed trials.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re excited about the outcomes! The plants have displayed good growth and health, and the fruits are tasty and of excellent quality. Although you can\u2019t taste them in this article, you can see how good they look in the pictures we\u2019ve included here.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-920\" src=\"https:\/\/westarseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/1-1024x305.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"305\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So far we\u2019re happy with the results of our efforts to develop varieties with stronger and more prosperous yields. We hope you will be too.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Indoor cucumbers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>All varieties look excellent! Our mesh-house residents, at 10 feet tall, have hit the roof multiple times. We regularly lower them, but they\u2019ll keep growing and producing fruit as long as we take care of them.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4970\" src=\"https:\/\/westarseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Westar_Orchard_Week6_-16-of-27.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3786\" height=\"3142\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-922\" src=\"https:\/\/westarseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/20180529_091112-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/>We planted American slicers, Beit Alphas, pickling varieties, and a mini Beit Alpha, all parthenocarpic (seedless). Remember that you must separate parthenocarpic cucumbers from open field varieties when you plant them, because bees may pollinate the parthenocarpic plants and change the shape of their fruit.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4973\" src=\"https:\/\/westarseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Parthenocarpic-cucumber-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-953\" src=\"https:\/\/westarseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Untitled-design-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/>When using the mesh or net house to block some sunlight, you reduce the heat burden and control plant development and fruit maturation. It also helps with insect management.<br \/>\nThese varieties are suited for greenhouse or mesh-house production, which helps us compete with the industry leaders.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-940\" src=\"https:\/\/westarseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Westar_Orchard_Week6_-21-of-27-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Open-field cucumbers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We planted American Slicers, Beit Alphas, and a pickling variety. Due to the windy weather, our open-field cucumber trials will need more time to give results. A west-to-east wind and an inclined roof on a nearby building set our outdoor cucumber trial back. We\u2019re taking notes for future reference, and we\u2019ll keep you updated about the current progress and crops.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Squash<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Our zucchinis started giving fruit in Week 4 and have yet to stop! We can confirm that the first crop we harvested was from our Isabella. The varieties we planted from other companies took two to three days more to mature.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4976\" src=\"https:\/\/westarseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/20180518_083847.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4032\" height=\"2268\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-946 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/westarseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/20180502_150508-e1529315512822-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"396\" height=\"704\" \/>We planted the industry-leading squash varieties \u2013 Rocio, Luciana, Hurakan, and Adelita \u2013 next to our Isabella squash to show our customers that our Isabella is more vigorous and open, making it easier to harvest and giving a much better crop. Every customer who visited our field saw the difference between our variety and the competition.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-934\" src=\"https:\/\/westarseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Westar_Orchard_Week6_-8-of-27-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also, we took quantitative data on how much squash we cut from each plant every day. In the middle of June, we still harvest Isabella twice daily, demonstrating the variety\u2019s outstanding characteristics. It has a remarkably early maturity date and can produce 200 to 300 more boxes of squash per hectare compared to other grey zucchini varieties.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-948\" src=\"https:\/\/westarseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/20180518_083847-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Quick tip: Squash plants keep giving fruit as long as you water them and prune their old leaves. So take good care of them, and they\u2019ll take good care of your crop quota!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Melon<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Now for the sweet section of our progress report! We planted our new Harpers, five of which are newer cantaloupes with the traditional rind net and orange flesh. This variety transfers and ships better than conventional Western Shippers and has a better shelf life.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4979\" src=\"https:\/\/westarseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/20180529_092250.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4032\" height=\"2268\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Canary variety we planted is yellow inside and out with a distinctive yet sweet flavor. We also planted two Honeydew types which have done well. They look healthy, with their pale green rinds shining between the leaves.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, we planted ten Western Shipper cantaloupes, a denser, sweeter melon than the Harpers. Unfortunately, they don\u2019t transport or ship well, which means companies usually favor Harpers instead.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-930\" src=\"https:\/\/westarseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/20180529_092319-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-926\" src=\"https:\/\/westarseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/20180529_092250-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Watermelon<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Synonymous with dessert in the summer is the watermelon. The diploids (seeded) and triploids (seedless) steadily growing in our fields are AC800s, Sugar Babies, Charleston Greys, Fascination types, and Crimson Sweets. We also have a yellow-fleshed seedless watermelon called the Yellow Crimson. It has a flavor described by some as sweeter than regular watermelons, almost honey-like.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-942\" src=\"https:\/\/westarseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Westar_Orchard_Week6_-26-of-27-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-932\" src=\"https:\/\/westarseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Westar_Orchard_Week6_-3-of-27-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it for now! Stay tuned for more info and pictures on the trials!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westarseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Sneak-Peek-at-Week-6-at-Westar-Fields.pdf\">Download PDF<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Six weeks ago, we began our trials of one hundred varieties of our seeds to show customers the new genetics we\u2019ve developed. In this article, we\u2019ll share the first results of our seed trials. We\u2019re excited about the outcomes! 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