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Variety traits

Watermelon Vigor

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai

A trait representing the intensity of vegetative mass and root system development, which determines the necessity for adjusting planting patterns, pruning methods, and rootstock selection.

In the reference 156 varieties crop Watermelon, where this is mentioned in the description.

For watermelon, high vigor signifies the plant's ability to rapidly form a robust vine and foliage, which protects the fruit from overheating and sunscald. This parameter is closely correlated with the development of the root system, ensuring better adaptation to environmental stressors and drought.

In agronomic practice, vigor determines planting density: high-vigor hybrids require an increased feeding area. This parameter also dictates the intensity of pruning (training) to maintain a balance between vegetative growth and fruit filling.

The trait is evaluated through morphometric indicators, such as main vine length, plant mass, and leaf area, or via scoring scales during cultivar trials. Seed vigor is evaluated separately, measured by germination energy and seedling mass on the tenth day after sowing.

General information about the subject — on the page Vigor.

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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.

Aramis

Active

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

NL
2 records

Black diamond

Application submitted

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

IT
2 records

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

RO
2 records

Giotto

Active

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

HU
2 records

Manuela

Active

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

HU
2 records

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

IT
2 records

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

HU
2 records

Eros

Active

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

HU
2 records

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

RO
2 records

Sugar King

Protection expired

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

SK
2 records

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

Kees Reinink

UA
2 records

Velestina

Application submitted

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

AMARAL

Application submitted

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

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
1 record

Charlston grey

Terminated

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

Angeles Maria

UA
1 record

EXCEED

Application submitted

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

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
1 record

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

Benito Juarez

UA
1 record

PABLOS

Active

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

HM.CLAUSE

UA
2 records

Akprim

Application submitted

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

AKIRA SEEDS S.L.

IT
1 record

Olympia F1 PS

Terminated

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

Hari Besels

UA
1 record

Arbon

Active

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

Shevchenko Andrii Oleksiiovych

UA
2 records

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

Dr. Mario Martinelli

UA
2 records

Sorento F1

Terminated

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

Tsinhpinh Dzhanh

UA
1 record

Heracles

Active

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

TROPICASEM (SN)

FR
1 record

JAGUAR

Withdrawn

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

PETOSEED CO

ES
2 records

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