Generalized Protocol

Design: Randomized complete block
Minimum of 3 replicates / entry
Minimum of 5 plants / rep / entry
5-10′ in-row spacing between entries within a row
Establishment: Transplants
Culture: Drip Irrigation
Black Plastic Mulch
Windbreaks
2.5′ – 3′ in-row plant spacing depending upon available equipment
6’- 8’ wide raised beds depending upon available equipment
Fertilizer: Application rates based on soil tests or growers practice where appropriate
Plot Layout:
 Alternating beds of triploids and diploids – OR – Random mix of triploids and diploids planted in a serpentine fashion through out the field at the discretion of the cooperator
Control Varieties:
 Diploid = Royal Sweet, Summer Flavor 800
Triploid = Tri X 313, Summer Sweet 5244 
Harvest:
 One or more harvest depending upon labor availability at each location 
Fruit Graded:
 According to size:
>30 lbs / fruit
25-30 lbs / fruit
20-25 lbs / fruit
15-20 lbs / fruit
10-15 lbs / fruit (triploids and one seeded variety)
5 – 9 lbs / fruit (culls)
Culls = undersized or blemished fruit 
Minimum Data:
 Number and weight / fruit grade
Disease and insect problems if any
Predominant cull class 
Photo Credits:
 Dr. Juan Anciso, Larry Stein, Ashley Gregory and Ellie McWhirter
Data Compilation:
 Juan Daniel Vargas, Bubba Lamolinare, Ashley Gregory,  Arin Bauer and Ellie McWhirter

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