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Variety traits

Watermelon Maturity Group

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.

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Varieties of Watermelon mentioned in the description

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.

Rosasweet

Terminated

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

NL
2 records

Vilmy

Protection expired

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

HU
2 records

De la Reina

Terminated

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

ES
2 records

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

ES
2 records

Early Samanta

Terminated

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

NL
2 records

Semaca

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

RO
2 records

Musa

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

HU
2 records

Tamtam

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

UA
2 records

Red Comet

Terminated

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

NL
2 records

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

HU
2 records

Otoman

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

RO
2 records

Pandion

Protection expired

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

HU
2 records

Sonata

Protection expired

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

SK
2 records

Bony Zel

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

SK
2 records

Agua Dulce

Terminated

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

NL
2 records

Oltenia

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

RO
2 records

Yanuk

Terminated

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

DE
2 records

Sweet Marvel

Terminated

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

NL
2 records

Crimson Trust

Terminated

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

NL
2 records

Peace

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

RO
2 records

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

UA
1 record

ROYAL FLASH

Terminated

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Asgrow France S.A. (FR)

HR
1 record

Paralaks

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Kholodniak Oleh Heorhiiovych, Brytik Ol`ha Anatoliivna, Didenko Tetiana Volodymyrivna,

UA
2 records

Primor

Withdrawn

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

AKIRA SEEDS S.L.

IT
1 record