Variety traits
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.
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
ISI SEMENTI SPA
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HAZERA (1939)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
PETOSEED CO
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
Gerard Balder
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
ORIGENE SEEDS Ltd
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
INTERSEMILLAS SAU
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Bakker Brothers Gebroeders Bakker Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
CORA SEEDS S.R.L
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HAZERA GENETICS
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
LAMBOSEEDS S.R.L.
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
INTERSEMILLAS SAU
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
ESASEM SPA
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HM Clause Inc (US)