Melon

Melon 

With over 30 years of breeding experience and 150 varieties in our assortment, BASF | Numhems is a worldwide market leader in melon seeds. Our range covers everything from the classics to the latest varieties that match the ever-shifting consumer demands. We help growers prepare for upcoming trends and market developments. Which, in a market as dynamic as this, is a necessity.  

No other crop is as heavily influenced by consumer demands as melons. Attractive colors, pleasing textures and consistently great taste are what people will always be looking for. But considerations like convenience, new formats & the possibility to offer melons all year-round increasingly change their motives and their choices.    

Innovation and collaboration across the supply chain  

That’s why we work closely with partners all along the supply and value chain. We want to know what trends are coming, how to keep ahead of them and how to help our partners do the same. Our rich portfolio includes varieties with high quality standard and shelf-life of up to 20-25 days, making them ideally suited for overseas transports. Other melons offer the aroma & textures appreciated in specific markets.   

Strong portfolio of melon seeds for every market  

Growers can choose from a range of melon types to grow, like sutured and non-sutured cantaloupes, Charentais, Galkia, Galia, Ananas, Piel de Sapo, Honey Dew melons and many more varieties. Whatever their choice, they can be certain that we will always balance important traits like resistance to threats, harvesting indicators & always with superb quality and taste.   

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Disease Resistance Key:

Fom (0,1,2): Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. melonis (Melon Fusarium wilt)
Px (1,2, 5): Podosphaera xanthii (ex. Sphaerotheca fuliginea) (Powdery mildew)
Ag: Aphis gossypii (Cotton aphid)

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