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Our research into buying habits of consumers revealed an unfulfilled need for a very small watermelon. This triggered our breeders to work towards much smaller fruit sizes, without any sacrifice to the taste and texture qualities also valued by consumers.

Watermelon 

BASF | Numhems is a global leader in breeding innovations & developing solutions for watermelons of all sizes and types. Working with growers and supply chain partners all over the world, we continuously identify trends and cater to demands and preferences of markets all over the world.   

Innovation that balances taste and performance  

Our watermelons combine the traits that appeal to both growers and consumers. Growers benefit from their outstanding quality, the high yields and their combined values for different markets profiles. Consumers love the different sizes, colors and high Brix measurements. They also appreciate the optimal balance between firmness, keeping the crispy texture for longer time and taste our genetics help achieve.  

Over 200 watermelon varieties for every market  

We take pride in creating innovations that help growers around the world grow a profitable crop, even when challenged by factors like climate change and limitations on pest control. With breeding programs in the USA, Europe and India, and production facilities on all continents including Oceania, we ship over 200 unique watermelon varieties across the globe. Our Fashion, Premium, Style, Maxx, 7000 & 800 series are among our most important success stories.   

Crimson Sweet Seedless    

Variety Maturity Shape Rind Pattern Size (lbs.) Intermediate Disease Resistance (IR)
Liberty Early Oval Light green background with wide medium green stripes  18-20 -
Warrior Early to Mid  Oval Green background with wide medium green stripes 16-20 Fon (0,1)
Embasy Mid  Oval Medium green background with wide dark green stripes 13-16 Fon 1; Co 1
Amazo Mid Oval Light green background with wide medium green stripes 14-17 Fon: (0,1) New!
7167 CNVHGH Mid to late Oval elongated Light green background with wide medium green stripes 16-20 -
7197HQ Mid to late Oval Green background with wide medium green stripes 16-20 -
ACX6177TSS FR Mid to Late Round to Oval Medium green background with wide dark green stripes 16-20 Fon 1; Co 1
7177HQ Late Oval Green background with wide medium green stripes 16-20 -
7187HQ Late Oval Green background with wide medium green stripes 16-20 -
Phuego Early Oval Green background with wide medium green stripes 16 - 20 Co 1 New!

Personal Seedless (Mini Seedless)

Variety Maturity Shape Rind Pattern Size (lbs) Intermediate Disease Resistances (IR)
Ladybelle  Very Early Round Dark green background with thin darker stripes 4.5-7.5 -
Prelita Early Round Light green background with wide, indistinct medium green stripes Mainly Jumbo 6 ct., 6 ct. and some 8 ct. Fon: (0,1) New!
Bolita Mid Round Green backgound with darker stripes Majority 6ct with some Jumbo 6’s and 8’s to compliment Fon 1

Mini Seeded

Variety Maturity Shape Rind Pattern Size (lbs) Intermediate Disease Resistances (IR)
Premium Early Round to Oval Light green or white background with dark green tiger stripes 5.5 - 9 Fon (0,1)
Maxx Early Oval Solid dark green 9 - 11 -

Sugarbaby Seedless

Variety Maturity Shape Rind Pattern Size (lbs) Intermediate Disease Resistances (IR)
9601HQ Late Round to Oval Dark green background 16-20 Co 1
9651HQ Late Round to Oval Dark green background 18-22 Co 1
Style Early to Mid Round Solid dark green 9-15 Fon (0,1)

Specialties Seedless (Yellow Flesh Seedless)

Variety Maturity Shape Rind Pattern Size Intermediate Disease Resistances (IR)
ACX 4279 Y Mid to Late Round to Oval Light green background with wide, indistinct, dark green stripes 15-20 -
3521Y Early to Mid Round Light green or white background with green stripes 9 - 13 -

Allsweet Seedless

Variety Maturity Shape Rind Pattern Size (lbs) Intermediate Disease Resistances (IR)
Revolution Early to Mid Blocky Elongated Green background with wide, indistinct, dark green stripes 22 - 26 Fon (0,1)

Allsweet Seeded

Variety Maturity Shape Rind Pattern Size (lbs) Intermediate Disease Resistances (IR)
Montreal Early Blocky Elongated Dark green background with thin lighter green stripes 18-22 Fon (0,1)
790 HQ Early to Mid Blocky Elongated Dark green background with thin lighter green stripes 22-26 Fon 1; Co 1
2800HQ Early to Mid Blocky Elongated Dark green background with thin lighter green stripes 22-26 Fon 1; Co 1
800 Mid Oval elongated Dark green background with thin lighter green stripes 19 - 24 Fon 1; Co 1
#840 Mid Blocky Elongated Dark green background with thin lighter green stripes 26-35 Fon 1; Co 1
860 Mid to late Blocky Elongated Dark green background with thin lighter green stripes 24 - 28 Fon 1; Co 1
Sweet 104 Mid Blocky Unique dark green striping with rich emerald background 11 Fon (0,1), Co 1 New!

Jubilee Seeded

Variety Maturity Shape Dark Stripes Size (lbs) Intermediate Disease Resistances (IR)
720 Early to Mid Blocky Elongated Light green or white background with dark green tiger stripes 30-35 Fon 1; Co 1

Jubilee Seedless

Variety Maturity Shape Rind Pattern Size (lbs) Intermediate Disease Resistances (IR)
Bazman Mid to Late Round Light green or white background with green tiger stripes -

Pollinizer

Variety Maturity Shape Rind Pattern Size (lbs) Intermediate Disease Resistances (IR)
Polimax Very Early Round Grey 6-9 -

Rootstock

Legend:
IR: Intermediate Resistance

Co: Colletotrichum orbiculare (Anthracnose)

Fom: Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. melonis

Fon: Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. niveum

* May contain an occasional seed

*Resistance information and/or ratings based on seed testing using the Naktuinbouw/UPOV protocol per disease.

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