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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.

Tiburzi

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
2 records

Aitana

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
2 records

Mermoz

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
2 records

Arneb

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
2 records

Geaprince

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
2 records

Fondant

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

RO
2 records

Geasol

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
2 records

Selene

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

DE
2 records

Desio

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
2 records

Abba

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HU
2 records

Mirado

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
2 records

Cosbuc

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

CZ
2 records

Thales

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
2 records

Almeza

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
2 records

Fonzy

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
2 records

INBAR F1

Withdrawn

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

ZERAIM GEDERA

ES
1 record

Kiyoba

Withdrawn

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Nunhems B.V.

NL
2 records

Tempo F1

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Angeles Maria

UA
1 record

Haros

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Clause Semences SA (FR)

FR
1 record