It is resistant to both race 1 and race 2 of downy mildew. Marathon has a savoy leaf. The leaves are large, dark green, semi-erect and long standing. It is used for both fresh market and processing from late winter and spring plantings. Melody F 1 is a semi-savoyed type.
Plants are large and quick growing with very deep color.
Leaves are thick and rounded. It is resistant to downy mildew and cucumber mosaic virus. Vienna F 1 has large, savoyed leaves forming an erect plant type. It is best planted in the fall as it tends to bolt in spring plantings. The leaves are medium large and medium green.