KAMAR F1
Melon
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A high-yielding Pineapple-type hybrid with fast maturity and excellent disease resistance.
Description
Japanese Breeding for Professional Growers
The KAMAR F1 melon from the Japanese powerhouse Sakata is a standout representative of the Pineapple type, earning the trust of farmers through its blend of high productivity and superior culinary quality. In intensive farming systems, this hybrid delivers consistent results, making it a strategic asset for operations focused on the early, high-quality produce market.
Agronomic Features and Yield Potential
The core focus in developing KAMAR F1 was on speed and resilience. With a vegetation period of just 60–65 days, it allows for quick turnaround cycles. When planted at the recommended density of up to 20,000 plants per hectare, the hybrid demonstrates impressive commercial uniformity:
- Appearance: Oval-shaped fruits with a characteristic skin pattern, reaching an average weight of 2.0–3.0 kg.
- Internal Quality: The flesh is creamy in color with a dense structure and the distinct aroma typical of premium Pineapple melons.
- Biological Protection: Sakata breeders have integrated complex resistance into the hybrid’s genetics. The plant successfully withstands Fusarium wilt and shows high tolerance to powdery mildew, which is critical for maintaining marketability during humid summer conditions.
Market Positioning
KAMAR F1 is the choice of agronomists working in the professional sector. The stable fruit weight streamlines logistics and packaging, while high adaptability to various soil and climate conditions minimizes crop failure risks. Thanks to Sakata’s expertise, growers gain a reliable tool that balances early market entry with the premium fruit quality that maintains its flavor profile long after harvest.
Crop & resistance
Crop
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... |
60-65 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; shape
Fruit; shape
Spherical, oval, flattened or cylindrical shape. |
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Fruit; weight
Fruit; weight
Table watermelons weigh 0.6-16 kg. |
2.0-3.0 kg |
| Recommended Density | up to 20,000 pcs/ha |
| Catalog | Catalog → Melon |
| Manufacturer | SAKATA |
| Country | Japan |
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