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
TROPICASEM (SN)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Bayer Holland B.V. (NL)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Moshe Zalsman
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
XINGPING ZHANG
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Hari Besels
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Innova Seeds Co.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HAZERA SEEDS BV
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Mark van der Zouwen
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Moshe Zalsman
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon