Romolo
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
NL
5 records
Cultivation
Open-field melon cultivation
Cucumis melo L.
Growing melons in open fields requires high heat supply and strict adherence to vine pruning patterns. The crop is characterized by increased soil fertility requirements and pH sensitivity, while varietal suitability is determined by the fruit ripening rate.
In the reference 371 varieties crop Melon, where this is mentioned in the description.
Melon is an extremely heat-loving crop with an optimal development range of +25...+30 °C, although seeds only begin to germinate once soil temperatures exceed +12...+15 °C. The plant is drought-tolerant due to a strong root system, yet it is critically sensitive to high soil acidity, requiring a pH level of 6.5–7.0, and reacts negatively to an excess of chlorine salts.
The technology for vine pruning in open fields directly depends on the plant type. In varietal forms, female flowers are formed primarily on third-order shoots, which requires pinching the main vine above the 4th leaf. For hybrid forms, the pattern is different, as their primary yield is often formed on the main stem or second-order shoots.
During variety trials in open fields, the key indicator is the period from fruit set to ripening, which is critical for regions with a short summer season. Crop quality assessment includes not only phenological observations and counting the number of fruit sets, but also mandatory biochemical analysis of fruits for sugar and ascorbic acid content.
General information about the subject — on the page Open field.
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.
Flander
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
UA
3 records
Galuna Lithium
Application submittedCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
4 records
Galuna Quartz
Application submittedCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
4 records
Eccelso
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
5 records
Mimosa
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
NL
UA
4 records
Batidor
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
5 records
Ferreira
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records
PS 03762060
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
NL
4 records
Manuel Antonio
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
JOAO JACINTO PEREIRA DA SILVA
PT
2 records
Cantasapo
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Angliru
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
3 records
Galvir
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
NL
4 records
HMC 46 4074
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
HM.Clause S.A.S.
FR
2 records
Mozia
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Frivol
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
FR
2 records
Akiles
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Bernal
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
2 records
Lunastar
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
NUNHEMS BIO OBTENTION
NL
3 records
Don Garcia
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Noir des carmes
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Service Officiel de Controle (FR)
FR
3 records
Bazan
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Garceran
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Edonis
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
Graines Gautier SA (FR)
FR
2 records