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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.

Crimmi

Active

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

HU
2 records

Royal Flesh

Terminated

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

HU NL
2 records

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

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Sweet Candy

Protection expired

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

HU
2 records

Nikas

Active

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

HU
2 records

Torera

Active

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

HU
2 records

Regina

Active

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

HU
2 records

Ladonas

Terminated

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

NL
2 records

Nikita

Active

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

HU
2 records

Augusta

Active

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

NL
2 records

Delphin

Active

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

HU
2 records

Zora

Active

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

HU
2 records

Diego

Active

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

HU
2 records

Kati

Active

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

HU
2 records

Aramis

Active

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

NL
2 records

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

RO
2 records

Giotto

Active

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

HU
2 records

Lavista

Protection expired

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

RO
2 records

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

HU
2 records

Tropired

Application submitted

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

Bayer Holland B.V. (NL)

FR
1 record

PABLOS

Active

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

HM.CLAUSE

UA
2 records

Akprim

Application submitted

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

AKIRA SEEDS S.L.

IT
1 record

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

Fred McCuistion

UA
1 record

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

Dr. Mario Martinelli

UA
2 records