CUCURBITS
CUCUMBER, MELON, WATERMELON, SQUASH
HYBRID
P RO F E S S I O N A L
SEEDS
WATERMELON
modellino F.1
Personal hybrid watermelon, with uniform size of 2,5 Kg. The fruit is round, with bright green skin, showing dark stripes and good
cracking tolerance. The flesh is deep red coloured, crispy, tasty due to high sugar content. The seeds are few and small. The plant
has good vigour and a very early cycle, recommended for early crops in greenhouse as well as in small tunnels and open field. Due
to high fruit setting, it guarantees high yields with plant density from 6.000 to 8.000 plants per hectare.
BINGOPLUS F.1
TORERA F.1
Hybrid watermelon “sugar baby” type, with dark skin. Fruit is
round shaped with average weight of 6 Kg and very uniform
diameter. Flesh has great deep red colour, crispy and with
high sugar content. Plant is medium vigorous, with good
leaf covering and very early cycle of 70 days after planting.
Recommended for open field crops.
Seedless watermelon with round and uniform fruit, having
great organoleptic qualities. Skin shows medium green colour
with dark stripes. Bright red flesh, very tasty and with high sugar
content to satisfy the consumer. The plant is vigorous with early
cycle. Great yield with fruits weighing 4-5 kg as required from
the market. A seeded variety is recommended in interposition,
for pollinating function.
obla F.1
Crimson Sweet watermelon hybrid, well known in the market for its great performance. It is recognized for its oblong shape, sweet
flesh, fine, fiber-less texture and its deep red colour. Another characteristic is also to keep fresh and bright green skin colour for long
time after harvest. Fruits have an average weight of 10-12 kg, with high uniformity of size throughout the harvesting time. This variety
has strong and remarkable vigour, leading to great yield. Its cycle is medium, 85 days after planting. Intermediate resistance (IR) to:
Colletotrichum orbiculare (ex Colletotrichum lagenarium) ( Co 1) and to Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. niveum (Fon 1).
VERONA F.1
Hybrid watermelon that
produces excellent
cylindrical fruits weighing 12-14 kg with great
flesh quality. The skin has the classic Crimson type
colour, that is bright green with dark stripes. The
plant is vigorous, with early cycle, high fruit setting.
Intermediate resistance (IR) to: Colletotrichum
orbiculare (formerly Colletotrichum lagenarium)
(Co 1) and Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. niveum (Fon 1).
Variety
Category
fruit
Weight(kg)
Shape
Cycle (days from
planting)
RESISTANCES
(HR: high res;
IR: intermediate res.)
Utilization
IR: Fon 0,1
Greenhouse - Tunnel – Open field
IR: Co 1; Fon 0,1
Tunnel – Open field
Seeded watermelon
Bingoplus F.1
Sugar Baby
Round and very uniform size with
dark green color
6
ES 710 F.1*
Crimson
Oval-elongated fruit, attractive
dark green color.
12-14
Medium-early:
80 days
Modellino F.1
Crimson personal
Round with bright green skin and
evident dark stripes
2-2,5
Very early: 70 days
Obla F.1
Crimson
Oblong with high uniformity of
size. It keeps fresh and bright
green skin colour for long time
after harvest
10-12
Medium: 85 days
Sprint F.1
Crimson
Round, uniform and bright
green color
6-8
Verona F.1
Crimson
Cylindrical, bright green with
dark stripes
12-14
Early: 75 days
Greenhouse - Tunnel – Open field
IR: Co 1; Fon 1
Tunnel – Open field
Early: 75 days
IR: Co 1; Fon 1
Greenhouse - Tunnel
Medium-early:
80 days
IR: Co 1; Fon 1
Tunnel – Open field
IR: Co1; Fon 2
Greenhouse - Tunnel – Open field
Seedless watermelon
Graciosa F.1
Yellow flash
Round fruit with uniform size.
Striped light green
4-5
Very early
Pasion F.1
Sugar baby
Round dark skin fruit.
4-5
Very early
Red Cut F.1
Midi- seedles
Round with crimson skin
5-6
Sweet Candy F.1
Personal seedles
Round-sized uniform with tough
bright green skin.
2-2,5
Torera F.1
Miako seedless
Round fruit, with striped light
green skin.
5-6
Very early
Greenhouse - Tunnel – Open field
Greenhouse - Tunnel – Open field
Very early
Greenhouse - Tunnel – Open field
Early
Greenhouse - Tunnel – Open field
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melon
ESADOR F.1
Italian cantaloupe melon hybrid appreciated for its good presentation, showing a
strong netting and evident suture. The fruit is round-oval shaped with an average
weight of 1.4 to 1.6 kg. The flesh is orange coloured, crispy, with high brix. The
flesh firmness and the good shelf life make Esador suitable for the supermarket
chains and export. The plant is medium vigorous, with very good leaf covering.
The cycle is medium early, and it is recommended for greenhouse, tunnel and
open field cultivations. Thanks to its good fruit setting and high uniformity, Esador
guarantees a great fruit quality yield. High resistance (HR) to Fusarium oxysporum
f.sp. Melonis (FOM 0.2).
SANGRIA (ES12110) F.1*
Innovative Italian cantaloupe melon
hybrid with yellow skin and “red flesh”.
Fruit is oval-round shaped with average
weight of 1,6 -1,8 kg, evident netting, that
turns to yellow colour at ripening. Flesh is
thick, salmon orange “red flesh”, with well
defined and small seed cavity that gives
to Sangria high specific weight. Plant
is vigorous with medium-early cycle.
Recommended for greenhouse and small
tunnel crops. High resistance (HR) to
Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. melonis (Fom
0,1,2) and intermediate resistance (IR) to
Powdery mildew (Px,Gc).
JANNET F.1
Italian cantaloupe melon hybrid with yellow skin, indicated for early crop in greenhouse, small tunnel and open field. Jannet presents
a vigorous plant with high fruit setting even at low temperatures. Great yield performance with uniform fruits and concentrated
ripening. Fruit is round-oval with average weight of 1,6 - 2,2 kg, evident netting, well marked sutures and good shelf life in post
harvest. Flesh is salmon orange colour with very small seed cavity and high brix of 13 -15°, especially in early harvests. High
resistance (HR) to Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. melonis (Fom 0,1,2) and intermediate resistance (IR) to Powdery mildew (Px;Gc).
ELIODORO (MLY12101) F.1*
Yellow canary melon hybrid, identified by its short cycle
suitable for early harvesting. The fruit is oval shaped, with
average weight of 2 - 2,5 kg, wrinkled and deep yellow
skin. The flesh is white colour with small seed cavity,
very high brix (15°) and great flavour. Very vigorous plant
with great leaf covering, andromonoicous flowering and
excellent yield. Eliodoro can be used for greenhouse and
open field cultivations. High resistance (HR) to Fusarium
oxysporum f.sp. melonis (Fom 0,1) and intermediate
resistance (IR) to Powdery mildew (Px;Gc).
MARISOLE F.1
Galia melon hybrid with evident netting and good shelf life. The fruit
is round, very uniform, weighing 1.6 - 2,2 kg, and golden yellow
coloured at full ripening. The flesh is light green, firm and thick,
with very small seed cavity. The plant is vigorous, with early cycle
and good fruit setting. Recommended for greenhouse and open
field cultivations. High resistance (HR) to Fusarium oxysporum f.sp.
melonis (Fom 0,1,2) and intermediate resistance (IR) to Powdery
mildew (Px).
fruit
Variety
Shape
Weight(kg)
plant
NETTING
VIGOUR
FLOWERING
RESISTANCES (HR: high
res; IR:
intermediate res.)
Remarks
ITALIAN CANTALOUPE
Esador F.1
Round-oval
1,4-1,6
Very strong
Good
Monoecious
HR: Fom 0,2,
Excellent hybrid for its fruits
presentation and organoleptic
qualities
Gloriette F.1
Round-oval
1,6
Strong
Very good even at low
temperature
Monoecious
HR: Fom 0,1,2; IR: Gc, Px
Recommended for early crop
Round-oval
1,2-2,2
Strong and evident
Very good even at low
temperature conditions
Monoecious
HR: Fom 0,1,2; IR: Gc, Px
Recommended for early crop in
greenhouse, small tunnel
and open field
Jannet F.1
Momo F.1
Round-oval and
well-marked suture
1,5
Medium netting
Medium.
Monoecious
HR: Fom 0,1,2
Suitable for small tunnel
and open field crop
Peko F.1
Round-oval
1,4
Strong and well
marked
Medium
Monoecious
HR: Fom 0,1,2, IR: Gc; Px 1,2
Hybrid easy to grow with
good flavour
Sangria
(ES 12110) F.1*
Round-oval
1,6-1,8
Evident
Very good
Monoecious
HR: Fom 0,1,2. IR: Gc,Px
Red flesh with skin that turns to
yellow at ripening
Monoecious
HR: Fom 0,1,2, IR: Gc; Px 1,5
Fruits of good presentation and
high uniformity,
suitable for export.
CANTALOUPE LONG SHELF LIFE
Mirado F.1
Round-oval with light
suture
1,4
Good
Good
Yellow CANARY
Bejano F.1
Oval with smooths skin.
2,6-3,5
Absent
Very good
Andromonoecious
HR: Fom 0,2,
Very strong plant tollerant to high
temperatures
Diodoro
(MLY 12099) F.1*
Round-oval
2,2-2,6
Absent with
wrinkle skin
Very good
Andromonoecious
HR: Fom 0,1,2; IR: Gc, Px
Vigorous and well covering plant,
suitable for open field
2-2,5
Absent with wrinkle skin
Very good even at low
temperature conditions
Andromonoecious
HR: Fom 0,1,2; IR: Gc, Px
Excellent hybrid for early
harvesting
Eliodoro
(MLY 12101) F.1*
Ovale
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galia
Galia F.1
Round shaped fruit
with yellow skin and
uinform size
1,4-1,5
Evident
Good
Andromonoecious
HR: Fom 0,1. IR: Px 1,2
Good setting and high yield
Gaio F.1
Round
1,0-1,2
Good
Very good
Andromonoecious
HR: Fom 0,1. IR: Px 1,2
Long Shelf Life Galia melone,
suitable for long shipping end
export
Marisole F.1
Round
1,6-2,2
Very good
Very good
Andromonoecious
HR: Fom 0,1,2. IR: Px 1,2
Very good presentation
and high fruit quality
HR: Fom 0,1. IR: Px 1,2
Suitable for small tunnel and
open field crop
Ananas
Jaguar F.1
Oval-long
3,0-4,0
Evident
Very good
Andromonoecious
CUCUMBER
CUB 11031 F.1*
Long Dutch cucumber hybrid with remarkable yield and
good fruit quality. Plant is vigorous with short internodes,
early maturity and parthenocarpic flowering. Fruits is 30-35
cm long, cylindrical shaped and very uniform weighing 300350grs. Suitable for spring and summer crop. Intermediate
resistance (IR) to Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV), Cucumber
Vein Yellow Virus (CVYV) and Powdery mildew (Px).
EPSILON F.1
Parthenocarpic hybrid, slicer type. Cylindrical and uniform fruit,
sizing 18 - 20 x 5 cm and showing bright dark green colour and
smooth skin. The plant is vigorous, with early cycle and monostyle habit with reduced side branches, which limits suckers
removal. Great yield potential, constant throughout the planting
cycle. Epsilon is recommended for spring, summer and autumn
cultivations. Intermediate resistance (IR) to Powdery mildew.
NADER (CUB 9041) F.1*
Cucumber hybrid parthenocarpic beith alpha type, recommended for greenhouse cultivation
on spring and early autumn crop. Fruits are uniform, cylindrical shaped with size 16 – 18 x 4 cm
with evident stripes. Colour is deep green, bright and glossy. Plant is vigorous, with early cycle
and multipistillate flowering that ensure 2-3 fruits at each internodes. Intermediate resistance
(IR) to Cucumber Vein Yellow Virus (CVYV), Corynespora cassiicola and Powdery mildew (Px).
Variety
fruit
Type
Flowering
Shape
Beith Alpha
Gynoecious
parthenocarpic
Cylindrical shape,
wrinkle skin, very
dark green color
CUB 11031 F.1*
Long Dutch
Gynoecious
parthenocarpic
Long cylindrical,
very uniform
CUS 552 F.1*
Slicer
Cylindrica very
Gynoecious
uniform shape, dark
parthenocarpic
green color
Slicer
Cylindrical
elongated, dark
Gynoecious
parthenocarpic green colour . White
and small spine
Stella (CUB 9050) F.1*
Epsilon F.1
Esagreen F.1
Nader (CUB 9041) F.1*
Slicer
Beith Alpha
Length
(cm)
16-18
30-35
18
Cycle
Plant
RESISTANCES (HR: high res;
IR: intermediate res.)
Utilization
Early
Very good
vigour
IR: Px
Greenhouse for late autumn
and winter crop
Early
Vigorous
with short
internodes
IR: CMV,CVYV, Px
Greenhouse for spring
and summer crop
Very early
Vigorous with
reduced side
branches.
IR: Px
Greenhose for spring
and summer crop
IR: Px
Greenhouse for spring crop
Mono-style
plant with
reduced side
branches.
18-20
Early
Very early
Mono-style
plant with
reduced side
branches
HR: Cca; Ccu, IR: CMV
Greenhouse
Early
Good vigour
HR: Cca; IR: CVYV, Px
Greenhouse for spring and early
autumn crop
Gynoecious
Elongated
cylindrical, bright
dark green colour .
Small white spines
18-22
Gynoecious
parthenocarpic
Cylindrical shape
with bright green
color
18
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SQUASH
ZUW 10055 F.1*
PONTINO F.1
Cylindrical fruit, 15-18 cm long, showing light green colour and
good firmness. Plant is vigorous and wide with short internode.
It produces uniform fruits. It is indicated for greenhouse and
open field crops. Intermediate resistance (IR) to Zucchini
Yellow Mosaic Virus (ZYMV) and Watermelon Mosaic Virus
(WMV).
Zucchino hybrid with straight and cylindrical fruit, 20 cm
long. Its colour is bright medium-dark green with good flower
persistence. Compact plant, with short internode, mediumearly cycle and great yield performance. Intermediate resistance
(IR) to Watermelon mosaic virus ( WMV) and Zucchini yellow
mosaic virus (ZYMV).
Variety
fruit
Size
Skin
IR: INTERMEDIATE
RESISTANCES
Utilization
Remark
15-18 cm
Light green with
dark green stripes.
IR: WMV;
ZYMV;
CMV; Px
Open field
Yield and flavour are
its prerogative.
20 cm with good
uniformity
Bright dark green
Greenhouse and open field
Excellent for flower harvest.
14-16 cm
Light green
Suitable for open field and
greenhouse
Well known hybrid of
“Lebanese” type
Cylindrical
long
20 cm
Dark green
Ecxellent for flower
harvest too
Remarkable yield
Medium vigour
and up-right
habit
Regular
cylindrical
20 cm with small
apex scar
Bright
medium-dark
color
Medium
Vigorous
Cylindrical
and well
tapered
22 cm
White cream
colour.
Early
Wide and
vigorous with
short internode
Cylindrical
18 cm
Light green
colour.
Cycle
Plant
Shape
Oikos F.1
Medium
Up-right,
spotted leaf
with jagged
edge.
Cylindrical
tapered.
Pontino F.1*
Medium-early
Up-right with
good leaf
covering
Top Kapi F.1
Medium
Verno F.1
Medium-early
Compact and
vigorous,
Wrangler F.1
Medium-early
Zubi F.1
ZUW 10055 F.1*
Cylindrical
elongated
Up-right with
Long
short internodes cylindrical
IR: WMV;
ZYMV
IR: WMV; ZYMV;
CMV
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IR: WMV;
ZYMV
Open field and
greenhouse
Good shelf life in post-harvest
Open field, small tunnel
and greenhouse.
Good setting at low temperature
Open field and
greenhouse
Uniform fruit an nice colour
RESISTANCES CODE
Cca
Ccu
CMV
Co
CVYV
Fom
Fon
Gc
MNSV
Pcu
PRSV
Px
WMV
ZYMV
Corynespora cassiicola
Cladosporium cucumerinum
Cucumber mosaic virus
Colletotrichum orbiculare (ex C. lagenarium)
Cucumber vein yellowing virus
Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. melonis
Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. niveum
Golovinomyces cichoracearum (ex Erysiphe cichoracearum)
Melon Necrotic Spot Virus
Pseudoperonospora cubensis
Papaya ringspot virus
Podosphaera xanthii (ex Sphaerotheca fuliginea)
Watermelon mosaic virus
Zucchini yellow mosaic virus
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