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Brilliant

Herb

Cucumis melo

Overview
Brilliant is an easy-to-grow hybrid herb variety reaching maturity in 75 days under full sun conditions. This cultivar thrives in well-drained loam with moderate fertility, making it an excellent choice for novice gardeners. Brilliant delivers a distinctive sweet and juicy flavor profile with classic, mild undertones and a refreshing finish. The variety exhibits strong vigor but requires vigilant pest management against cucumber beetles, squash vine borers, aphids, and spider mites. Its balanced flavor and reliable productivity make it ideal for fresh use and culinary applications where a mild, refreshing taste is desired.
Planting
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost when soil temperature reaches 70°F
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained loam, moderately fertile. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cucumber beetles, squash vine borers, aphids, spider mites. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, Fusarium wilt, downy mildew.