A Complete Guide to Watermelon Varieties and the Advantages of Each

Summer is here, and it is watermelon season again. There are many watermelon varieties, and different varieties differ in growth, appearance and flesh. So do you know which watermelon varieties there are? What characteristics does each variety have? Let's find out below.

1. Shuangxing watermelon

The plant has a compact growth habit and is suitable for close planting. It sets fruit well at low temperatures and is suitable for very early-maturing cultivation under protective facilities. It takes 26-28 days from flowering to fruit maturity. The fruit is round and well shaped. The rind is dark green with dark stripes; the rind is thin, tough and tolerant of transport. The flesh is bright red, fine, sweet and refreshing, with a sugar content of about 11%.

2. Seedless watermelon

The fruit has excellent quality, is juicy and sweet, has no seed kernels, is convenient to eat, and has great potential for increased yield. Seedless watermelon has a high sugar content and good taste, and its planting area across the country has been increasing year by year.

3. Black Beauty

The plant grows vigorously, has relatively strong resistance, high yield, and is not prone to splitting. It is an oval-shaped watermelon. The fruit is large and plump, weighing 8-12 jin. The rind has irregular dark green markings and a very attractive appearance. The flesh is deep red, tender, fine and juicy, with a sugar content of about 13. The rind is thin yet tough and especially tolerant of storage and transport.

4. Jingxin watermelon

An early-maturing watermelon variety, with a whole growth period of 90-95 days and a fruit development period of about 28-30 days. It sets fruit more easily under conditions of low temperature and weak light. It is a round-fruited watermelon, with a green rind covered with a thin layer of white wax bloom, peach-pink flesh, little fiber, and a sugar content of 11-12%. The single fruit weighs 5-6 kg, and it comes to market from July to late September.

5. Qilin watermelon

An early-maturing first-generation hybrid watermelon, taking 26-28 days from fruit set to maturity. The plant grows vigorously and has good disease resistance and stress tolerance. It sets fruit easily and continues to grow after the fruit size is set. The fruit is round with good market quality. The rind is green, covered with dark green stripes, and has a waxy white bloom when mature. It is tough, does not split, and tolerates storage and transport. The flesh is bright red, with a sugar content of about 13%, and good flavor and palatability. The single fruit weighs 6-8 kg, with the largest fruit weighing 15 kg.

6. New Red Treasure watermelon

New Red Treasure watermelon is a first-generation hybrid watermelon variety. It is a high-yielding variety with few seeds and large fruit, and has relatively strong growth vigor. It is a watermelon variety introduced from Taiwan, China. It is spherical, and a single melon can weigh 12-13 kg. The rind is bright green and smooth and attractive. The flesh is deep red, and the seeds are small and light brown. It tastes fresh and sweet in the mouth and has a lot of juice.

7. Texiaofeng watermelon

This watermelon looks ordinary. It is an improved watermelon variety, originally from Taiwan, China, and introduced to the mainland after the 1990s. Texiaofeng watermelon is much smaller than ordinary watermelons. Its stripes are light green, the rind is thin, and the flesh inside is crystal yellow, with a fine, crisp, sweet and juicy texture.

8. Mibao watermelon

It is round in appearance, with a dark green rind and a very attractive color. When Mibao watermelon is ripe, a waxy bloom appears on the surface. The flesh is red, and the seeds are relatively black and large. Its watermelon rind is most suitable for cooking. After eating the flesh, do not waste the rind; you can sprinkle on a little salt and eat it as a cold salad, which is very appetizing in summer.

9. Huapi watermelon

It is oval in appearance, and the melon is relatively large. Because its rind is quite attractive, people call it Huapi watermelon. Its rind is a combination of light green and dark green and looks quite good. Its flesh has a relatively high sugar content, so people with diabetes should not eat it.

10. Early Spring Red Jade

Early Spring Red Jade is a hybrid, very early-maturing small watermelon with red flesh. It is generally planted in spring and harvested in May, maturing 35 days after fruit set. Alternatively, it can be planted in summer and harvested in September, maturing 25 days after fruit set. This watermelon variety is long oval in shape, with very clear green stripes. The plant grows steadily, the rind is 0.4-0.5 cm thick, the flesh is bright red, crisp and tender, with a sugar content above 12.5. The single melon weighs 2 kg. It is a fruit with a long fresh-keeping period and good market quality.

11. 8424 watermelon

It has an attractive appearance, a moderate size, and a sweet, refreshing taste. It is one of the best-selling varieties in recent years and is also a relatively well-recognized watermelon on the market. The price of 8424 watermelon on the market ranges from 2 yuan/jin to 5 yuan/jin. 8424 is a relatively mature watermelon variety, with a relatively large and widespread planting area. Many farmers grow this watermelon variety.

12. Sanbai watermelon

This watermelon variety is mainly produced in Weixian County, Xingtai, Hebei, and is famous because its rind, flesh and seeds are all white. This watermelon has a honey fragrance and a high sugar content. It has few seeds, eats refreshingly, and is incomparably sweet. The rind is relatively thick and tolerant of transport. Stored in a cool room, it can keep for 3 months without the rind wrinkling, changing flavor or becoming mushy. It has good medicinal and dietary value, and no matter how you eat it, it will not upset your stomach. It is an excellent food for treating chronic illnesses in the elderly.

The above is an introduction to watermelon varieties. Watermelon is sweet and juicy, and in summer it can be eaten directly or juiced, etc. It is rich in nutritional value and is deeply loved by men, women, the young and the old. Of the 13 common watermelons introduced above, how many have you eaten? Which watermelon variety do you like to eat? You are welcome to share!

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