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Variety traits

Watermelon Uniformity

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai

An agronomic and biological indicator characterizing the homogeneity of fruits in a batch regarding weight, shape, and appearance. It is a key quality standard affecting logistics, packaging, and the commercial value of the produce.

In the reference 14 varieties crop Watermelon, where this is mentioned in the description.

Watermelon uniformity is determined through statistical control of size parameters. According to international standards, such as UNECE FFV-37, to ensure uniformity within packaging, the difference between the minimum and maximum fruit weight should not exceed 2 kg for fruits weighing up to 6 kg, or 3.5 kg when exceeding this threshold. In commercial practice, criteria for an allowable variance of 3 lbs are also used.

High uniformity is a target characteristic for modern F1 heterotic hybrids, simplifying the processes of mechanized grading and packaging. The final indicator is strongly influenced by agrotechnical factors, including fruit thinning per plant, plant training methods, and the maintenance of stable water and mineral nutrition.

General information about the subject — on the page Uniformity.

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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.

Oneida

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
3 records

Big Jack

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Belamodel

Application submitted

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

Dulzor

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
3 records

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Fortuna

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

LEEN DE MOS ZADEN B.V.

ES HU
3 records

Balaton

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL UA
3 records

Taylor

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES HU
3 records

El Wafi

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US

FR UA
3 records

Altata

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
3 records

Baronesa

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Atlas

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

ZKI, H

HU
3 records

Splendor

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US

FR
3 records

WDL4441

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
5 records

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Diletta

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

TOMATO COLORS SOC. COOP.

IT
2 records

Rossella

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Estela roja

Terminated

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Western Seed Company

ES
2 records

Kasmira

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Zagor

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

IT
2 records

Dillon

Terminated

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Hazera Genetics Ltd (IL)

FR
2 records

Caramelo

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records