Variety traits
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.
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.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HAZERA SEEDS BV
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
TAKII EUROPE B V
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Lachmann Siegfried
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HAZERA (1939)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
ORIGENE SEEDS Ltd
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Domaine Public (FR)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HAZERA (1939)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Nunhems B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
PETOSEED CO