Variety traits
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.
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.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
United Genetics, I
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Petoseed Company
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Zoldsegtermesztesi Kutato Intezet, H
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Nunhems B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Knownyous.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Nunhems B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Zoldsegtermesztesi Kutato Intezet, H
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
United Genetics, I
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
ZKI, H
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HAZERA SEEDS B.V., IL
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
CORA SEEDS S.R.L
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Ralf Kuijpers
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
SEMINIS INC
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
NUNHEMS
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
James Brusca
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
NUNHEMS BV, NL
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.