Introduction Test of New Watermelon Varieties in All Steel-frame Arch Greenhouses
In order to screen out high-yield and high-quality watermelon varieties suitable for planting under climatic conditions in Liangzhou District so as to address the issues of single variety degradation and low yield efficiency in watermelon planting,11 watermelon varieties introduced were used for screening experiment in all-steel frame arch greenhouses.Results showed that varieties of Extreme Dream,Watermelon Prince,Golden Kirin had moderate size of fruits with single fruit weights ranging from 1.85 to 1.90 kg and average yields of 54 600,53 175 and 53 745 kg/ha,respectively.Huangrou Jingxin showed yellow fresh,good taste,crispy texture and low sugar content in fruits,which was ideal for diabetics,it showed an average yield of 54 315 kg/ha.These varieties above could be used as the supermarket supplies and gifts of the first choice.Jingmei 4K had an average high yield of 58 050 kg/ha.These 5 varieties showed high yield,excellent quality,good taste,strong growth potential,strong stress resistance and good commercial property which could be promoted and planted as the preferred varieties in the local market with broad market prospects.
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