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
DE LANGEN FRANK
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Khuan Tsastro
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Paul Degreef
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Syngenta Participations AG
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
NUNHEMS
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
PETOSEED CO
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Robert Bruce Carle
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Harris Moran Seed Company
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
PETOSEED CO
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
PIONEER HI-BRED ITALIA SERVIZI AGRONOMICI SRL
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Semillas Fito, Španija
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Ger Beemsterboer
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Sporogenesis, GR
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
MONSANTO HOLLAND BV , NL
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
United Genetics Seeds, USA
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Nunhems B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Nunhems, NL
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
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