CUCURBITS CUCUMBER, MELON, WATERMELON, SQUASH HYBRID PROFESSIONAL SEEDS
WATERMELON modellino F.1 Personal hybrid watermelon, with uniform size of 2,5 Kg. The fruit is round, with bright green skin, showing dark stripes and good cracking tolerance. The flesh is deep red coloured, crispy, tasty due to high sugar content. The seeds are few and small. The plant has good vigour and a very early cycle, recommended for early crops in greenhouse as well as in small tunnels and open field. Due to high fruit setting, it guarantees high yields with plant density from 6.000 to 8.000 plants per hectare. BINGOPLUS F.1 Hybrid watermelon sugar baby type, with dark skin. Fruit is round shaped with average weight of 6 Kg and very uniform diameter. Flesh has great deep red colour, crispy and with high sugar content. Plant is medium vigorous, with good leaf covering and very early cycle of 70 days after planting. Recommended for open field crops. TORERA F.1 Seedless watermelon with round and uniform fruit, having great organoleptic qualities. Skin shows medium green colour with dark stripes. Bright red flesh, very tasty and with high sugar content to satisfy the consumer. The plant is vigorous with early cycle. Great yield with fruits weighing 4-5 kg as required from the market. A seeded variety is recommended in interposition, for pollinating function.
obla F.1 Crimson Sweet watermelon hybrid, well known in the market for its great performance. It is recognized for its oblong shape, sweet flesh, fine, fiber-less texture and its deep red colour. Another characteristic is also to keep fresh and bright green skin colour for long time after harvest. Fruits have an average weight of 10-12 kg, with high uniformity of size throughout the harvesting time. This variety has strong and remarkable vigour, leading to great yield. Its cycle is medium, 85 days after planting. Intermediate resistance (IR) to: Colletotrichum orbiculare (ex Colletotrichum lagenarium) ( Co 1) and to Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. niveum (Fon 1). VERONA F.1 Hybrid watermelon that produces excellent cylindrical fruits weighing 12-14 kg with great flesh quality. The skin has the classic Crimson type colour, that is bright green with dark stripes. The plant is vigorous, with early cycle, high fruit setting. Intermediate resistance (IR) to: Colletotrichum orbiculare (formerly Colletotrichum lagenarium) (Co 1) and Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. niveum (Fon 1).
Variety Category Shape fruit Weight(kg) Cycle (days from planting) RESISTANCES (HR: high res; IR: intermediate res.) Utilization Seeded watermelon Round and very uniform size with Bingoplus F.1 Sugar Baby Early: 75 days IR: Fon 0,1 Greenhouse - Tunnel Open field dark green color 6 Oval-elongated fruit, attractive Medium-early: ES 710 F.1* Crimson Tunnel Open field dark green color. 12-14 IR: Co 1; Fon 0,1 80 days Round with bright green skin and Modellino F.1 Crimson personal 2-2,5 Very early: 70 days Greenhouse - Tunnel Open field evident dark stripes Oblong with high uniformity of Obla F.1 Crimson size. It keeps fresh and bright green skin colour for long time 10-12 Medium: 85 days IR: Co 1; Fon 1 Tunnel Open field after harvest Round, uniform and bright Sprint F.1 Crimson Early: 75 days IR: Co 1; Fon 1 Greenhouse - Tunnel green color 6-8 Cylindrical, bright green with Medium-early: Verona F.1 Crimson 12-14 IR: Co 1; Fon 1 Tunnel Open field dark stripes 80 days Seedless watermelon Round fruit with uniform size. Graciosa F.1 Yellow flash Greenhouse - Tunnel Open field Striped light green 4-5 Very early IR: Co1; Fon 2 Pasion F.1 Sugar baby Round dark skin fruit. 4-5 Very early Greenhouse - Tunnel Open field Red Cut F.1 Midi- seedles Round with crimson skin 5-6 Very early Greenhouse - Tunnel Open field Round-sized uniform with tough Sweet Candy F.1 Personal seedles 2-2,5 Very early Greenhouse - Tunnel Open field bright green skin. Round fruit, with striped light 5-6 Torera F.1 Miako seedless Early Greenhouse - Tunnel Open field green skin. * variety ON REGISTRATION PROCESS
melon ESADOR F.1 Italian cantaloupe melon hybrid appreciated for its good presentation, showing a strong netting and evident suture. The fruit is round-oval shaped with an average weight of 1.4 to 1.6 kg. The flesh is orange coloured, crispy, with high brix. The flesh firmness and the good shelf life make Esador suitable for the supermarket chains and export. The plant is medium vigorous, with very good leaf covering. The cycle is medium early, and it is recommended for greenhouse, tunnel and open field cultivations. Thanks to its good fruit setting and high uniformity, Esador guarantees a great fruit quality yield. High resistance (HR) to Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. Melonis (FOM 0.2). SANGRIA (ES12110) F.1* Innovative Italian cantaloupe melon hybrid with yellow skin and red flesh. Fruit is oval-round shaped with average weight of 1,6-1,8 kg, evident netting, that turns to yellow colour at ripening. Flesh is thick, salmon orange red flesh, with well defined and small seed cavity that gives to Sangria high specific weight. Plant is vigorous with medium-early cycle. Recommended for greenhouse and small tunnel crops. High resistance (HR) to Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. melonis (Fom 0,1,2) and intermediate resistance (IR) to Powdery mildew (Px,Gc).
JANNET F.1 Italian cantaloupe melon hybrid with yellow skin, indicated for early crop in greenhouse, small tunnel and open field. Jannet presents a vigorous plant with high fruit setting even at low temperatures. Great yield performance with uniform fruits and concentrated ripening. Fruit is round-oval with average weight of 1,6-2,2 kg, evident netting, well marked sutures and good shelf life in post harvest. Flesh is salmon orange colour with very small seed cavity and high brix of 13-15, especially in early harvests. High resistance (HR) to Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. melonis (Fom 0,1,2) and intermediate resistance (IR) to Powdery mildew (Px;Gc). ELIODORO (MLY12101) F.1* Yellow canary melon hybrid, identified by its short cycle suitable for early harvesting. The fruit is oval shaped, with average weight of 2-2,5 kg, wrinkled and deep yellow skin. The flesh is white colour with small seed cavity, very high brix (15 ) and great flavour. Very vigorous plant with great leaf covering, andromonoicous flowering and excellent yield. Eliodoro can be used for greenhouse and open field cultivations. High resistance (HR) to Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. melonis (Fom 0,1) and intermediate resistance (IR) to Powdery mildew (Px;Gc). MARISOLE F.1 Galia melon hybrid with evident netting and good shelf life. The fruit is round, very uniform, weighing 1.6-2,2 kg, and golden yellow coloured at full ripening. The flesh is light green, firm and thick, with very small seed cavity. The plant is vigorous, with early cycle and good fruit setting. Recommended for greenhouse and open field cultivations. High resistance (HR) to Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. melonis (Fom 0,1,2) and intermediate resistance (IR) to Powdery mildew (Px).
Variety Shape fruit Weight(kg) NETTING VIGOUR plant FLOWERING RESISTANCES (HR: high res; IR: intermediate res.) Remarks ITALIAN CANTALOUPE Esador F.1 Round-oval 1,4-1,6 Very strong Good Monoecious HR: Fom 0,2, Excellent hybrid for its fruits presentation and organoleptic qualities Gloriette F.1 Round-oval 1,6 Strong Very good even at low temperature Monoecious HR: Fom 0,1,2; IR: Gc, Px Recommended for early crop Jannet F.1 Round-oval 1,2-2,2 Strong and evident Very good even at low temperature conditions Monoecious HR: Fom 0,1,2; IR: Gc, Px Recommended for early crop in greenhouse, small tunnel and open field Momo F.1 Round-oval and well-marked suture 1,5 Medium netting Medium. Monoecious HR: Fom 0,1,2 Suitable for small tunnel and open field crop Peko F.1 Round-oval 1,4 Strong and well marked Medium Monoecious HR: Fom 0,1,2, IR: Gc; Px 1,2 Hybrid easy to grow with good flavour Sangria (ES 12110) F.1* Round-oval 1,6-1,8 Evident Very good Monoecious HR: Fom 0,1,2. IR: Gc,Px Red flesh with skin that turns to yellow at ripening CANTALOUPE LONG SHELF LIFE Mirado F.1 Round-oval with light suture 1,4 Good Good Monoecious HR: Fom 0,1,2, IR: Gc; Px 1,5 Fruits of good presentation and high uniformity, suitable for export. Yellow CANARY Bejano F.1 Oval with smooths skin. 2,6-3,5 Absent Very good Andromonoecious HR: Fom 0,2, Very strong plant tollerant to high temperatures Diodoro (MLY 12099) F.1* Round-oval 2,2-2,6 Absent with wrinkle skin Very good Andromonoecious HR: Fom 0,1,2; IR: Gc, Px Vigorous and well covering plant, suitable for open field Eliodoro (MLY 12101) F.1* Ovale 2-2,5 Absent with wrinkle skin Very good even at low temperature conditions Andromonoecious HR: Fom 0,1,2; IR: Gc, Px Excellent hybrid for early harvesting galia Galia F.1 Round shaped fruit with yellow skin and uinform size 1,4-1,5 Evident Good Andromonoecious HR: Fom 0,1. IR: Px 1,2 Good setting and high yield * variety ON REGISTRATION PROCESS Gaio F.1 Marisole F.1 Round 1,0-1,2 Good Very good Andromonoecious Round 1,6-2,2 Very good Very good Andromonoecious Ananas HR: Fom 0,1. IR: Px 1,2 HR: Fom 0,1,2. IR: Px 1,2 Long Shelf Life Galia melone, suitable for long shipping end export Very good presentation and high fruit quality Jaguar F.1 Oval-long 3,0-4,0 Evident Very good Andromonoecious HR: Fom 0,1. IR: Px 1,2 Suitable for small tunnel and open field crop
CUCUMBER CUB 11031 F.1* Long Dutch cucumber hybrid with remarkable yield and good fruit quality. Plant is vigorous with short internodes, early maturity and parthenocarpic flowering. Fruits is 30-35 cm long, cylindrical shaped and very uniform weighing 300-350grs. Suitable for spring and summer crop. Intermediate resistance (IR) to Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV), Cucumber Vein Yellow Virus (CVYV) and Powdery mildew (Px). EPSILON F.1 Parthenocarpic hybrid, slicer type. Cylindrical and uniform fruit, sizing 18-20 x 5 cm and showing bright dark green colour and smooth skin. The plant is vigorous, with early cycle and monostyle habit with reduced side branches, which limits suckers removal. Great yield potential, constant throughout the planting cycle. Epsilon is recommended for spring, summer and autumn cultivations. Intermediate resistance (IR) to Powdery mildew.
NADER (CUB 9041) F.1* Cucumber hybrid parthenocarpic beith alpha type, recommended for greenhouse cultivation on spring and early autumn crop. Fruits are uniform, cylindrical shaped with size 16 18 x 4 cm with evident stripes. Colour is deep green, bright and glossy. Plant is vigorous, with early cycle and multipistillate flowering that ensure 2-3 fruits at each internodes. Intermediate resistance (IR) to Cucumber Vein Yellow Virus (CVYV), Corynespora cassiicola and Powdery mildew (Px). Variety Type fruit Flowering Shape Length (cm) RESISTANCES (HR: high res; Cycle Plant IR: intermediate res.) Utilization Stella (CUB 9050) F.1* Beith Alpha Gynoecious parthenocarpic Cylindrical shape, wrinkle skin, very dark green color 16-18 Early Very good vigour IR: Px Greenhouse for late autumn and winter crop CUB 11031 F.1* Long Dutch Gynoecious parthenocarpic Long cylindrical, very uniform 30-35 Early Vigorous with short internodes IR: CMV,CVYV, Px Greenhouse for spring and summer crop CUS 552 F.1* Slicer Gynoecious parthenocarpic Cylindrica very uniform shape, dark green color 18 Very early Vigorous with reduced side branches. IR: Px Greenhose for spring and summer crop Epsilon F.1 Slicer Gynoecious parthenocarpic Cylindrical elongated, dark green colour. White and small spine 18-20 Early Mono-style plant with reduced side branches. IR: Px Greenhouse for spring crop Esagreen F.1 Slicer Gynoecious Elongated cylindrical, bright dark green colour. Small white spines 18-22 Very early Mono-style plant with reduced side branches HR: Cca; Ccu, IR: CMV Greenhouse Nader (CUB 9041) F.1* Beith Alpha Gynoecious parthenocarpic Cylindrical shape with bright green color 18 Early Good vigour HR: Cca; IR: CVYV, Px Greenhouse for spring and early autumn crop * variety ON REGISTRATION PROCESS
SQUASH ZUW 10055 F.1* Cylindrical fruit, 15-18 cm long, showing light green colour and good firmness. Plant is vigorous and wide with short internode. It produces uniform fruits. It is indicated for greenhouse and open field crops. Intermediate resistance (IR) to Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus (ZYMV) and Watermelon Mosaic Virus (WMV). PONTINO F.1 Zucchino hybrid with straight and cylindrical fruit, 20 cm long. Its colour is bright medium-dark green with good flower persistence. Compact plant, with short internode, mediumearly cycle and great yield performance. Intermediate resistance (IR) to Watermelon mosaic virus ( WMV) and Zucchini yellow mosaic virus (ZYMV). Variety Cycle fruit Plant Shape Size Skin IR: INTERMEDIATE RESISTANCES Utilization Remark Oikos F.1 Medium Up-right, spotted leaf with jagged edge. Cylindrical tapered. 15-18 cm Light green with dark green stripes. IR: WMV; ZYMV; CMV; Px Open field Yield and flavour are its prerogative. Pontino F.1* Medium-early Up-right with good leaf covering Cylindrical elongated 20 cm with good uniformity Bright dark green IR: WMV; ZYMV Greenhouse and open field Excellent for flower harvest. Top Kapi F.1 Medium Up-right with short internodes Long cylindrical 14-16 cm Light green Suitable for open field and greenhouse Well known hybrid of Lebanese type Verno F.1 Medium-early Compact and vigorous, Cylindrical long 20 cm Dark green Ecxellent for flower harvest too Remarkable yield Wrangler F.1 Medium-early Medium vigour and up-right habit Regular cylindrical 20 cm with small apex scar Bright medium-dark color IR: WMV; ZYMV; CMV Open field and greenhouse Good shelf life in post-harvest Zubi F.1 Medium Vigorous Cylindrical and well tapered 22 cm White cream colour. Open field, small tunnel and greenhouse. Good setting at low temperature ZUW 10055 F.1* Early Wide and vigorous with short internode Cylindrical 18 cm Light green colour. IR: WMV; ZYMV Open field and greenhouse Uniform fruit an nice colour * variety ON REGISTRATION PROCESS
RESISTANCES CODE Cca Ccu CMV Co CVYV Fom Fon Gc MNSV Pcu PRSV Px WMV ZYMV Corynespora cassiicola Cladosporium cucumerinum Cucumber mosaic virus Colletotrichum orbiculare (ex C. lagenarium) Cucumber vein yellowing virus Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. melonis Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. niveum Golovinomyces cichoracearum (ex Erysiphe cichoracearum) Melon Necrotic Spot Virus Pseudoperonospora cubensis Papaya ringspot virus Podosphaera xanthii (ex Sphaerotheca fuliginea) Watermelon mosaic virus Zucchini yellow mosaic virus
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