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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.

Myelys

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

IT
2 records

Jubilo

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Karpatos

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Spanglia

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

ES
2 records

Abisal

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Griselet

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Donelo

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
2 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Direcção Regional de Agricultura e Pescas do Norte (DRAPN)

PT
4 records

Artix

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
2 records

Zinasol

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
2 records

MA7902

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

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

FR
3 records

Sardo

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

MA7950

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Bio-Obtention (FR)

FR
3 records

Sigal

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL

IT
2 records

SV3218MG

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

FR
3 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
2 records

Almerino

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Ronsard

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

De Ruiter Zonen (HR)

FR
2 records

Kehlibar

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Hristina Hristova (BG)

BG
3 records

Caribbean Sea

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
2 records

SV9790MC

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

FR
3 records

Briliant

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

AMBARUS SILVICA

RO
3 records