Lunastar
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
NUNHEMS BIO OBTENTION
NL
3 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.
Pearl 788
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Nunhems B.V./Laboratioire ASL S.N.C.
NL
4 records
Silverwave
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
ASIA SEED CO.
ES
2 records
Malerva
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Iena
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
Petoseed Co INC (US)
FR
2 records
Sweet Flame
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Nunhems B.V./Laboratioire ASL S.N.C.
NL
4 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
Galatin
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)
FR
2 records
Bazan
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Sisapo
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
4 records
Rugoso di Cosenza giallo
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI
IT
2 records
Garceran
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Isatis
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH
FR
2 records
Migdal
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
4 records
Callisto
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Apollo Seeds (USA)
BG
2 records
Maioral
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
2 records
Taigeto
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
2 records
Barriol
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
FR
2 records
Cordial
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Sakata Seed Corporation, JP
FR
2 records
Milagro
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS (FR)
FR
2 records
Mojacar
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Chupito
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.
ES
2 records
Jacobo
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records