Esperanto
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
CY
2 records
Variety traits
Watermelon sweetness
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai
An indicator of watermelon quality and ripeness, measured in degrees Brix (°Bx) as the percentage of soluble solids in the flesh.
In the reference 306 varieties crop Watermelon, where this is mentioned in the description.
To assess sweetness, refractometers are used to measure the refractive index of the fruit juice. Typical values for watermelon range from 9% to 13% Brix, with a value of 10% or higher considered the standard level of ripeness for commercial sale. It is important to note that the distribution of sugars in the fruit is non-uniform: the concentration of soluble solids is significantly higher in the center than near the edges.
Sugar accumulation depends on growing conditions, including optimal temperatures of +25°C to +30°C during the day and no lower than +18°C at night, as well as high light intensity. A key agronomic practice is to restrict irrigation a week before harvest to prevent dilution of the flesh. Sufficient potassium supply promotes efficient transport of sugars into the fruits, while the potential level of sweetness is also limited by the genetic characteristics of the variety.
General information about the subject — on the page Sugar content.
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.
Granate
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
CZ
2 records
Sweet Candy
Protection expiredCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HU
2 records
DRX 5011
TerminatedCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
NL
2 records
Zodiak
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
NL
2 records
Early Samanta
TerminatedCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
NL
2 records
Semaca
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
RO
2 records
Thora
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
DE
2 records
Tigrimini
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HU
2 records
Maradiso
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
NL
2 records
Musa
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HU
2 records
Primagold
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
CZ
2 records
Tamtam
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
UA
2 records
Augusta
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
NL
2 records
Gentility
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HU
2 records
Fechete
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
RO
2 records
Primaorange
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
CZ
2 records
Eleonora
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HU
2 records
Otoman
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
RO
2 records
Golden Grace
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HU
2 records
Congo
Application submittedCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
IT
2 records
Phedra
TerminatedCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
NL
2 records
Oltenia
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
RO
2 records
Camas
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HU
2 records