Watermelon Rada F1
Melon
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A resilient, disease-resistant Pineapple-type melon with a 70-75 day maturity period and attractive orange flesh.
Description
Reliable Pineapple-type melon for professional growers
Developed by the Kyiv Research Station of the UAAS, Rada F1 is a hybrid designed to handle the toughest challenges of melon cultivation. Unlike many imported varieties that struggle with local humidity and pathogens, Rada F1 offers robust resistance to Fusarium, powdery mildew, and various leaf spots, ensuring a stable harvest even in difficult seasons.
Key strengths of Rada F1:
- Exceptional Disease Resistance: The hybrid shows excellent field tolerance to Mycosphaerella, Fusarium, powdery mildew, and brown spot. This significantly lowers chemical input costs and saves time during the season.
- Growth Cycle: With a maturity period of 70–75 days, it fits perfectly into the mid-early segment, allowing growers to enter the market when supply is optimal.
- Market Appeal: The pineapple-type fruit features a bright yellow rind and a vivid orange flesh. Weighing in at 1.0–1.5 kg, it is the perfect consumer-sized melon for retail shelves.
Who is this for? Rada F1 is best suited for farmers who prioritize production efficiency and risk mitigation. If your goal is to minimize crop loss from common fungal diseases while maintaining high fruit quality, this hybrid is a top-tier candidate for your fields.
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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... |
70-75 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. |
1,0-1,5 kg |
| Catalog | Catalog → Melon |
| Originator | Київська ДС ІОБ УААН |
| Country | Ukraine |
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