Which watermelon variety is the sweetest? An introduction to common high-quality watermelon varieties

Which watermelon variety is the sweetest? One of each of 6 common watermelon varieties was selected, and their sugar content was measured at the Institute of Vegetable Crops, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Let's take a look below~

1. Zaochun Hongyu

Zaochun Hongyu is a first-generation hybrid extremely early-maturing small red-fleshed watermelon, with bright red flesh, crisp, tender and refreshing texture, a center sugar content above 12.5, and a single fruit weight of 2.0 kg. It is a fruit with a long preservation time and good marketability.

2. Jingxin No. 1

It is an early-maturing variety, with a rind thickness of 1 cm, pink peach-colored flesh, very few fibers, a sugar content of 11-12%, an average single fruit weight of 5-6 kg, and a maximum of up to 18 kg.

3. Qilin watermelon

Qilin watermelon is one type of watermelon and is a new scientific research variety developed through cultivation. The seeds have very high requirements for the growing environment, soil and sunlight, and it has a short cycle and good taste.

4. Texiaofeng watermelon

Texiaofeng watermelon is an improved watermelon variety, originally produced in Taiwan, China and introduced to the mainland after the 1990s. Texiaofeng watermelon is much smaller than ordinary watermelons. The fruit shape is generally from tall spherical to slightly long spherical, the single fruit weight is about 1.5 kg, it has light green stripes, a thin rind, crystal-yellow flesh, and a delicate, crisp, sweet and juicy texture.

5. Black Beauty

It is generally relatively early-maturing, with a thin yet tough rind, and fresh, tender and juicy flesh. The second is the striped watermelon, oval-shaped, with relatively large fruit; the rind color alternates between light green and dark green. It is more common in the north, relatively late-maturing, crisp in texture, and high in sugar content. The third is Texiaofeng, a representative of small yellow-fleshed watermelons, with a neat fruit shape, crystal-yellow flesh, an extremely delicate, tender and crisp texture, sweet and juicy, with few fibers, and it does not keep well for storage and transport.

6. Tianwang watermelon

The fruit shape and quality of “Chunpin Tianwang” watermelon both have obvious characteristics. For example, the fruit of “Chunpin Tianwang” watermelon is short oval-shaped, and the dark ink-green pattern on the fruit is clear. The flesh color is bright red, with a firm and crisp flesh; one bite is delicate, with few fibers, plenty of juice, refreshing, good taste, and no off-flavor. It also has relatively high yield.