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Melon maturity groups

Cucumis melo L.

Classification of melon cultivars and hybrids based on the duration of the growing season from mass emergence to harvest maturity, measured in days.

In the reference 410 varieties crop Melon, where this is mentioned in the description.

There are three main maturity groups for melons: early (55–70 days), mid-season (75–90 days), and late-maturing (100–140 days). Group assignment is determined based on phenological observations, recording dates of developmental phases, and organoleptic assessment of fruit maturity.

Signs of harvest readiness include changes in skin color, development of the netting, condition of the peduncle, and the emergence of a characteristic aroma. The maturity group determines the agrotechnical strategy: early varieties are optimal for short summers, while late-maturing ones are distinguished by increased shelf life for storage.

General information about the subject — on the page Maturity group.

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Varieties of Melon 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.

Honeygal

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
3 records

Mesol

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
4 records

Uther

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Waller

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Paul Degreef

NL UA
4 records

Castella

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NUNHEMS BIO OBTENTION

NL
5 records

MB 17415

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Laboratoire de recherche A.S.L. (FR)

FR
6 records

Pepito

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

BLUMEN SRL

IT
3 records

Ibiza

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

FR NL
3 records

Joselito

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

ES NL
3 records

Milica

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

ZKI, H

HU
3 records

Gallicum

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

PETOSEED CO

ES
4 records

Etika

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
7 records

Mangomel

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

BURPEE NL B.V.

NL
3 records

Green Star

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
4 records

Canopia

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NUNHEMS

FR
3 records

Mistral

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Kazik

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Pizarro

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES NL
4 records

Saturno

Application submitted

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

PROGENE SEED SOCIETA' SEMPLICE AGRICOLA

FR IT NL
3 records

Sunball

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Nunhems B.V., Laboratoire ASL S.N.C.

NL
5 records

Hasdrubal

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Mayan 443

Application submitted

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Nunhems Netherlands B.V.

NL
4 records