Dnipro F1
Melon
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Medium-early pineapple-type hybrid offering high Fusarium wilt resistance and fruit weights up to 6 kg.
Description
A Landmark of Ukrainian Breeding: The Pineapple-Type Hybrid
Dnipro F1 is the outcome of rigorous development by the Dnipropetrovsk Experimental Station of the Institute of Vegetable and Melon Growing under the NAAS. This hybrid has carved out a significant space in the market for medium-early melons, specifically addressing the critical industry challenge of soil-borne diseases.
Agricultural Performance
Designed for the variable climate of Ukraine, Dnipro F1 offers remarkable consistency. With a vegetative period of 55–60 days, it ensures a harvest before the peak heat of late summer. The primary breeding goal achieved here is genetic resistance to Fusarium wilt. This attribute makes it a strategic asset for professional growers managing land with high infectious pressure, significantly reducing reliance on chemical fungicides.
Market and Culinary Profile
The variety is easily identifiable by its classic pineapple-type netting on an orange-yellow rind. Inside, the fruit offers a distinct, aromatic greenish flesh, which has become a signature trait of this hybrid. With a fruit weight ranging from 2.0 to 6.0 kg, it meets the demand for both retail convenience and large-scale wholesale supply.
- Type: Pineapple.
- Maturity: 55-60 days.
- Fruit Weight: 2.0 – 6.0 kg.
- Disease Resistance: High resistance to Fusarium wilt.
Dnipro F1 stands out as a balanced choice for producers prioritizing proven, localized breeding that delivers predictable yields in diverse soil conditions.
Crop & resistance
Disease resistance
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Type
Type
Galia (Galia) type — relatively new, of Israeli origin, although there are indications that this variety may originate from Spain. The fruits of this type are round or oval, weighing about 1 kg. The surface is smooth, covered with a delicate, connected netting, turning yellow whe... |
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Beginning of fruiting
Beginning of fruiting
The early maturity of watermelon varieties mainly depends on the duration of growth and fruit ripening phases, rather than the timing of female flower blooming. Many varieties, ripening at different times, begin to bloom almost simultaneously. Approximately 30 days after fruit se... |
55-60 days |
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Fruit; flower
Fruit; flower
At technical maturity, fruit color varies from white, light purple to dark purple. |
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Fruit; flesh color
Fruit; flesh color
Color of the fruit flesh. There are red, pink, yellow, and brown colors. |
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Fruit; weight
Fruit; weight
Table watermelons weigh 0.6-16 kg. |
2.0-3.0 kg, 3.0-6.0 kg |
| Catalog | Catalog → Melon |
| Originator | Dnipropetrovsk Experimental Station of IOB NAAS |
| Country | Ukraine |
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