Watermelon
Crimson Sweet
Description
Much appreciated variety in many areas because of its yields, disease resistance and fine quality. Blocky, round fruits with an average weight of 10-12 kg. Light green rind with dark green stripes. The flesh is deep red, firm and crispy. Highly resistant to Anthracnose. Intermediate resistance to Fusarium Wilt.
Talete F1
Description
New hybrid of the Crimson Sweet type, suitable for the production of small watermelons (2-3 Kg) recommended for supermarkets and export. Medium vigorous plant adapted to be grown with a density of 8/10.000 plants per hectare. Round, oval fruit with a medium thickness and striped rind. The deep red flesh is crisp, very sweet and delicious. The fruit setting is excellent also under hot conditions and the production is always high and uniform. The round-oval shaped fruit has a bright, medium thick rind. The flesh is crisp, intense red coloured, very sweet and tasty
Olinda F1
Description
Mid-early hybrid of the Crimson Sweet type, resistant to sunburn. The good size fruit has an average weight of 10-13 Kg. Crisp, very sweet, delicious, bright red flesh. The rind is light green with dark green stripes. The vigorous, very yielding plant is reisistant to Fusarium and Anthracnose.
Balian F1
Description
Crimson Sweet hybrid type, round-oval shaped, early cycle, suitable for early cultivation, either in tunnel or in open field. The plant is medium vigorous, with good covering; fruit’s size is 12-14 kg, the rind is light green coloured and shiny striped, the flesh is crisp and deep red coloured. Excellent taste and post-harvest keeping ability. Resistant to Anthracnose 1.
Barbette F1
Description
An early hybrid Crimson Sweet type with light green, round fruits with dark green stripes. Plant is vigorous and provides excellent fruit setting. Fruit weight varies between 6 and 8 kg. Flesh is bright red, sweet and with small seeds. Highly resistant to Anthracnose.