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Variety traits

Watermelon shelf life

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai

A varietal trait of watermelon that determines the ability of fruits to maintain their marketability and taste qualities after harvest. Evaluation is carried out by experts during storage under controlled conditions, taking into account natural weight loss and spoilage.

In the reference 118 varieties crop Watermelon, where this is mentioned in the description.

For watermelons, shelf life is directly determined by the thickness of the rind and the degree of development of the fruit's cuticular layer. Unlike climacteric crops, watermelons do not ripen after harvest; therefore, determining the optimal degree of maturity at the time of harvesting is critical.

Excessive soil moisture during the growing season and before harvest reduces shelf life by inducing thinning of the pulp cell walls and causing a general weakening of the fruit's immunity. Overripe watermelons quickly lose pulp firmness and are prone to decay, while fruits of early-maturing varieties typically have minimal shelf life.

General information about the subject — on the page Keeping quality.

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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.

Lorian

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL UA
6 records

Melia

Active

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

Yuksel Tohum, TR

BG HU NL
5 records

Ocelot

Active

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

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES UA
7 records

Arashan

Active

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

XINGPING ZHANG

NL
5 records

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

NONGWOO BIO CO.LTD

HU UA
6 records

Sensei

Active

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

SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US

FR UA
5 records

Zengo

Active

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

Zoldesegtermesztesi Kutato Intezet RT (HU)

HR HU SK
7 records

Pepita

Active

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

Cora Seeds, I

HU
4 records

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

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL UA
6 records

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
6 records

Aksent

Active

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

Vilmorin, F

FR
4 records

Marbella

Active

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

United Genetics, I

DE PT
4 records

Romantic

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds, NL

NL
4 records

Fiesta

Active

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

Cora Seeds SRL, I

HU UA
4 records

Nelson

Active

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

DE LANGEN FRANK

FR HR
4 records

Macarena

Active

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

Cora Seeds SRL, I

HU UA
4 records

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

Nunhems B.V.

NL UA
7 records

Hiromi

Active

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

NUNHEMS

ES NL
7 records

Lanikai

Active

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
4 records

Barhan

Active

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

XINGPING ZHANG

NL UA
4 records

Celest

Active

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

Sakata Vegetables Europe S.A.S

FR UA
4 records

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

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
3 records

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

BG CZ ES FR HR HU +3
13 records

Dolby

Active

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

HU NL SK
4 records