Variety traits
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai
A watermelon classification trait that determines the length of the growing period from emergence to technical fruit maturity, which is necessary for regional adaptation and the selection of cultivation technologies.
In the reference 328 varieties crop Watermelon, where this is mentioned in the description.
Watermelon maturity groups are categorized by the duration of the growing season: ultra-early and early-maturing varieties ripen in 55–75 days, mid-maturing varieties require 75–90 days, and late-maturing ones take 95–110 days or more. The choice of group is determined by the agroclimatic conditions of the region, where priority is given to early-maturing forms in zones with short summers.
This trait correlates with the economic qualities of the fruit: early varieties are more often used for early-season sales, while late-maturing ones, such as the 'Kholodok' variety, are distinguished by better storability and transportability. The actual ripening period depends on the sum of active temperatures, the required range of which is 2000–3000 °C, as well as on light conditions and plant density.
General information about the subject — on the page Maturity group.
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Xingping Zhang, James Brusca.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Paul Degreef
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Sakata Vegetables Europe, F
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Nunza B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Syngenta Seeds, NL
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Syngenta Seeds B.V. (NL)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
NIHAT GUNER, JP
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Syngenta Seeds
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HAZERA (1939)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Seminis Vegetable Seeds (NL)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
ZKI, H
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Syngenta Seeds BV, Netherlands
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Nickerson Zwaan B.V. (NL)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Monsanto, NL
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
XINGPING ZHANG
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Royal Sluis BV (NL)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Robert Bruce Carle
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Hazera Genetics Ltd (IL)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
ZETA SEEDS S.L.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Nunhems B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.