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
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Eyal Vardi
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
TAKII EUROPE B V
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Gerard Balder
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
KANDA SEED CO.LTD.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
COIS 94 SRL
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Graines Voltz (FR)/Hollar Seeds (US)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Nunhems B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
ISI SEMENTI SPA
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Clause Tezier, FR
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
ESASEM SPA
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
TAKII EUROPE B V
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
INTERSEMILLAS SAU
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Nunhems Netherlands B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Bayer Holland B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
INTERSEMILLAS SAU
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
BURPEE NL B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Dr Eyal Vardi