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Fresh market consumption of melon

Cucumis melo L.

For melon, fresh market consumption is the quality standard that combines breeding goals for improving organoleptic properties with strict requirements for fruit condition at harvest.

In the reference 114 varieties crop Melon, where this is mentioned in the description.

Breeding melon for fresh consumption requires achieving a balance between taste, aroma, flesh texture, and visual appeal. Physiological maturity of the fruit is determined by the development of a characteristic honey scent, the drying of the peduncle and the attachment zone, and varietal specificities of the flesh structure.

An important aspect is the integrity of the rind: the presence of cracks or bruises is unacceptable, as they become entry points for microbiological contamination. Unlike produce destined for processing, fruits for fresh consumption do not undergo thermal treatment, which imposes higher sanitary requirements on the quality and commercial appearance of the rind.

General information about the subject — on the page Fresh market use.

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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.

Mae

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HM Clause SA (FR)

FR
4 records

Babor

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Franck de Langen

FR UA
5 records

Oliwin

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

CZ PL UA
6 records

Emir

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

PL
4 records

Durawest

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Nunhems, B.V.

NL
4 records

Kithara

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Nunhems B.V.

NL
6 records

Fortuna

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Vegetex (FR)

FR UA
6 records

Sancho

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Les Graines Caillard

ES NL
6 records

Sunpeek

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NUNHEMS B.V.

NL
4 records

Superstar

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Clause, F

HU NL
4 records

Massimo

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL UA
6 records

SV3062MN

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

MONSANTO VEGETABLE IP MANAGEMENT B.V.

NL UA
7 records

Reymiel

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
5 records

Credo

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Maria-Angeles Benedi

UA
5 records

Sivan

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Zeraim Gedera Ltd (IL)

FR
4 records

Lillo

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HM Clause, F

FR HR
4 records

Iperione

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Ralf Kuijpers

NL UA
7 records

SE'LEDYN

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

PL
5 records

Pre'mier

Application submitted

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SAKATA SEED SUDAMERICA LTDA

IT
3 records

Ideal

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HU NL
5 records

Corin

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HU NL SK
4 records

Malaga

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

PL
4 records

Esmeralda

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NUNHEMS BIO OBTENTION

ES NL
3 records

Coliseo

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Nunhems B.V.

NL
5 records