Kicaya
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Nunhems B.V.
NL
5 records
Variety traits
Melon Sugar Content
Cucumis melo L.
The sugar content of melon is a definitive quality indicator, measured in degrees Brix (°Brix) as the content of total soluble solids in the fruit flesh.
In the reference 370 varieties crop Melon, where this is mentioned in the description.
To evaluate the sugar content of melon fruits, refractometers or hydrometers are used to record the concentration of sugars in the juice. The results are expressed in degrees Brix, where 1 °Brix is equivalent to 1 gram of sucrose per 100 grams of solution. In breeding and variety trials, values above 12–15% are considered indicators of high quality, while produce with a sugar content of 9–11% is classified as having low sugar content.
The level of sugar accumulation depends directly on the genetic characteristics of the variety and cultivation conditions. To achieve maximum quality indicators during the fruit ripening period, irrigation must be reduced, as excess moisture leads to a decrease in sugar concentration. High sugar content is most characteristic of varieties adapted to intense sunlight and arid climates.
General information about the subject — on the page Sugar content.
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.
Rio Gold
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Golden West Seed, USA
GR
3 records
Pearlina
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Origene Seeds, IL
CY
3 records
Tagbo
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
UA
5 records
Mesol
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
4 records
Magnificenza
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
5 records
Galactus
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
4 records
Seesweet
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Nunhems Netherlands B.V.
NL
UA
5 records
Catherine
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
UA
3 records
Quijano
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Sakata Seed Corporation, JP
FR
3 records
Ibiza
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
FR
NL
3 records
Dibango
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
FR
4 records
Dakaro
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Ralf Kuijpers
UA
4 records
Djazzeo
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
FR
4 records
Macabeo
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
UA
4 records
Markko
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
HM.Clause S.A.S.
FR
4 records
Mangomel
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
BURPEE NL B.V.
NL
3 records
Thorens
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
FR
3 records
Conquistador
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
INTERSEMILLAS SAU
ES
NL
4 records
Flavor Journey
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Jeffrey Mills
NL
3 records
Green Star
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
PT
4 records
Montiel
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
NL
4 records
Carrera
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
NUNHEMS ZADEN
ES
NL
3 records
Arapaho
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)
FR
NL
3 records