El Rey
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
PT
2 records
Variety traits
Melon Vigor
Cucumis melo L.
A comprehensive indicator of the development intensity of melon seeds and vegetative plants, which determines germination potential, planting patterns, and vine training strategies.
In the reference 178 varieties crop Melon, where this is mentioned in the description.
The seedling vigor of melon characterizes its physiological germination potential and the ability to form viable seedlings under temperature or moisture stress conditions. Assessment is carried out using laboratory methods, including accelerated aging tests, and field evaluation of emergence within a ten-day period.
During the growing season, vigor reflects the intensity of root system development, vine length, branching, and leaf area. This indicator dictates the planting pattern, requiring larger feeding areas for vigorous hybrids, as well as the need to manage vegetative mass through pinching to prevent excessive vine growth and ensure fruit sugar content.
When using grafting, the choice of rootstock is based on balancing the vigor of the scion and the rootstock to avoid excessive vegetative growth, which negatively affects fruit set and crop quality. Assessment is performed visually or morphometrically, often using a 1 to 9 scoring scale.
General information about the subject — on the page Vigor.
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.
Lattemiele
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
PT
2 records
Gharam
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
2 records
Castellano
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Giallo da inverno 3
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI
IT
2 records
Toutatis
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH
FR
2 records
Somontiel
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
4 records
Marimba
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
PT
2 records
Koridor
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
4 records
Zondra
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
De Ruiter Zonen (HR)
FR
3 records
Curo
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMINIS INC
ES
FR
2 records
Tyrsen
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Nunhems B.V., Laboratoire ASL S.N.C.
NL
4 records
Gueliz
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
3 records
Fimel
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Minithor
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
3 records
Ambrosia
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
EVERGROW SEED CO. LTD
ES
2 records
ESM 190814
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Napoletano giallo 3
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI
IT
2 records
Goldie
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
SUNSEEDS
IT
2 records
Gambito
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS (FR)
FR
3 records
Mural
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
2 records
Zanaka
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
4 records
Solibel
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Nunhems B.V.
NL
4 records
Soleares
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records