The Kyudori F1 melon variety is a mid-early first-generation hybrid belonging to the Pie-de-Sapo serotype. The plant is vigorous, moderately vining with a well-developed leaf apparatus; leaves are of medium size and medium-lobed. The fruits have an elliptical shape with green skin covered with medium wrinkling and a striped net pattern. The average fruit weight ranges from 1.5 to 2 kg, making them convenient for harvesting and transportation.
Kyudori melon flesh is dense, greenish-white in color, and features an incredible harmony of taste and aroma, making this variety particularly attractive to consumers. The melon boasts high yield potential, reaching a marketable yield of approximately 272 centners per hectare. The period from mass harvest to the first harvest is approximately 73 days, allowing for timely harvest planning.
Furthermore, Kyudori F1 is characterized by a long post-harvest storage period, enabling prolonged storage without quality loss. The variety also exhibits high disease resistance, reducing the need for intensive plant protection and promoting the stable production of quality yield.
