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VARIETY |
MATURITY |
FRUIT
WEIGHT |
BRIX |
FLESH
COLOR |
RESISTANCE
TO
TRANSPORT |
DISEASE
RESISTANCE
TOLERANCE |
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Western shipper |
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Hybrid
Coronado F1 |
mid early |
1.2 kg |
11.5° |
deep samlon |
**** |
F 0-2
PMR 1-2, Sulfur |
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Hybrid Coronado F1 is a rare
combination of quality and disease resistance. This hybrid is a
round full net, large size, small cavity melon and it has the
highest internal quality. Coronado F1 has been declared a leading
variety after its introduction to the market. |
Hybrid
Don Diego F1 |
83 days |
1.0 kg |
12° |
deep salmon |
**** |
F 0-2
PMR 1-2, Sulfur |
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A mid early full net Western shipper
type with a ropey net, fantastic vine cover, and high productivity.
Don Diego F1 tested well in Arizona and California's Central Valley,
showing exceptional internal quality, with sizes ranging from 12s to
19s. |
Hybrid
El Matador F1 |
85 days |
2 kg |
11.5° |
deep salmon |
**** |
F 0-2
PMR 1-2, Sulfur |
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A main season, full
net, super quality Western shipper with the highest quality and
market appeal. A very nice deep round shape, tremendous yield
potential, a vigorous vine and a small cavity make El matador F1
a must for growers and shippers alike. Sizes are primarily 12s. |
Hybrid
Laser F1 |
80 days |
1.5 kg |
11.5° |
deep salmon |
**** |
PMR 2, Sulfur |
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An early,
full-netted melon in large size with a small cavity. Firm flesh
and ropey net make Laser F1 an excellent shipper. Its large size
and wide adaptability to different climates make laser a real
winner. Sizes are primarily 9s with some 12s. |
Hybrid
New Cruzado F1
(UG 703) |
85 days |
2.0 kg |
11.5° |
deep orange |
**** |
F 0-2
PMR 1-2, Sulfur |
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A full-netted, medium size melon with
a small cavity and exceptional internal color. New Cruzado has a
good vine with great cover that produces great yields. Look t o New
Cruzado F1 for exceptional quality. Sizes range from 12s to 15s. |
Hybrid
New Primato F1
(UG 203) |
very early |
2.2 kg |
11.5° |
deep salmon |
*** |
PMR 1-2, Sulfur |
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A very high quality available in deep
round shape. A true competitor to Primo. This hybrid has large size,
full net and a very tight small cavity. New Primato F1 should be
grown as the early melon in all winter growing areas. |
Hybrid
Torreon F1 |
85 days |
1.5 kg |
12° |
salmon |
**** |
PMR 1-2, Sulfur |
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Torreon F1 is a full-netted, deep
round Western shipper melon with a small cavity and fantastic
internal color. Its vigorous vine provides good cover and great
yields. Exceptionally suited for high quality markets and widely
adapted in many regions and climates, especially in Central America.
Sizes range from 12s to 15s. |
Hybrid
Ropey King F1 (UG 1302) |
86 days |
2.1 kg |
12.2 |
deep orange |
***** |
F 0-2
PMR 1,2,3 Sulfur |
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Our most important
melon released in 2003. Hybrid Ropey King F1 takes its name from
the appearance of its nettting. Its flesh is very sweet, deep
orange in color, crisp and very musky. This hybrid has a market
appeal that is coupled with terrific disease resistance and high
production potential. A sure winner and a sure money maker for
the growers and the marketers. |
Hybrid
Super Torreon F1
(UG 302) |
85 days |
1.6 kg |
11.5 |
deep orange |
extended |
PMR 1,2, 3
Sulfur |
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Hybrid melon Super
Torreon F1 has entered the market in several Central American
countries where it provides larger size than our leadijng melon
variety Torreon F1 while maintaining the same productivity and
organoleptic quality. We recommend this hybrid for all areas
where size is difficult to achieve. |
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Processor type |
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Hybrid
Processor 303 F1 |
mid early |
2.0 kg |
11.5° |
deep orange |
***** |
PMR 1,2, Sulfur |
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A very high quality
available in deep round shape. Performed very well in the
Arizona early growing season, giving large size fruits a very
tight small cavity. PROCESSOR 303 should be grown as the early
processing melon for the FRESH CUT business. |
Hybrid
Processor 803 F1 |
mid season |
2.1 kg |
11.5 |
deep orange |
***** |
F 0-2, PMR 1,2, Sulfur |
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A very high quality
available in deep round shape. A true competitor of Primo. This
hybrid has large size, full net and a very tight small cavity.
Hybrid PROCESSOR 803 F1 should be grown as the early melon in
all winter growing areas. |
Hybrid
Processor 904 F1 |
mid season |
2.2 kg |
11.5° |
deep orange |
***** |
F 0-2, PMR 1,2, Sulfur |
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A very high quality
available in deep round shape. This hybrid is the last chosen of
the PROCESSOR melon breeding effort of UNITED GENETICS. It has
large size, full net and a very tight small cavity. It will be
surely largely tested in all the melon growing areas intersed in
the FRESH CUT industry. |
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Eastern shipper |
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Hybrid
American Fun F1 |
80 days |
1.7 kg |
13° |
deep salmon |
**** |
F 1, PMR
DMR, A |
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American Fun F1 is an Eastern type hybrid melon, similar to
Saticoy, with a big oval shape, well netted, very firm fleshed
with a musky taste. A must for anyone looking for a high quality
Eastern type melon. |
Hybrid
Saticoy HB F1
(UG 1703) |
88 days |
1.9 kg |
12.2 |
deep orange |
extra SL |
F, PMR
Sulfur |
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This recently
introduced new hybrid is an Eastern Hard Body melon that
combines high organoleptical quality with an extra long shelf
life, a requirement in the market place. Hybrid Saticoy Hard
Body has an oval shape and a fine netting with hidden sutures.
It is extensively tested in all areas where the consumers demand
the Eastern type. |
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Ananas type |
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Hybrid
Tunder F1 |
mid season |
1.1 kg |
12.5° |
light salmon |
*** |
F 0-2
PMR 1-2, Sulfur |
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This melon belongs to the Ananas
group. Tunder has light salmon flesh, very sweet and aromatic. It
has a terrific package of disease resistance that will make this
hybrid a winner where Ananas types are grown. |
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Galia type |
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Hybrid
Early Gal F1 |
82 days |
1.8 kg |
12.0 |
light green |
*** |
F 0-2, PMR
Sulfur |
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A very early Galia type with terrific
disease resistance, tied to good size and considerable earliness.
This Hybrid Early Gal F1 is now used in many areas where earliness
is needed, and considering its terrific production potential, it
will soon become a leader in its class. |
Hybrid
Galistar F1
(UG 2303) |
87 days |
1.2 kg |
12.0 |
light green |
LSL |
F 0-2, PMR
Sulfur |
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At last we are proud to present our
challenge to the market in long shelf life Gallia type, normally
grown in Central America for off-season export to the European
countries. Hybrid Galistar F1 has proven to be extremely productive,
nicely unifom in netting, and of reasonably uniform size. |
Hybrid
Green-Go F1 |
mid early |
1.1 kg |
13° |
light green |
*** |
PMR, Sulfur |
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A true Galia type, quite productive
and with delicious aroma and taste. The cavity is very small and the
yielding ability is quite high. Green-Go F1 is not recommended for
long distance shipping. |
Hybrid
Green Star F1 |
mid season |
1.1 kg |
12.5° |
light salmon |
***** |
PMR, Sulfur |
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Green Star F1 is slightly larger than
Galia, with firmer light green flesh and deeper tan-orange skin
color at full maturity. This hybrid has a proven ability to stand
long distance transportation because of its good shelf life. It is a
terrific yielder! |
Hybrid
R's Flavorite F1
(UG 2003) |
86 days |
2.4 kg |
13.0 |
light green |
**** |
F 0-2, PM
Sulfur |
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A personal choice of our breeding
team, destined to a very sophisticated quality market. The
special sweet taste, attractive external appearance, and
uniformity of large size Galia type melon, are the main
characteristics of Hybrid R's Flavorite. |
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Pinonet / Piel de Sapo |
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Hybrid
Sapomiel F1 |
full season |
1.5 kg |
15° |
white |
**** |
F 0-2
PMR, Sulfur |
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A very high quality Pinionet / Piel de
Sapo hybrid. Sapomiel F1 has no cavity and is very high in sugar. It
is a very high yielding hybrid with a tremendous disease resistance
package. |
Hybrid
Saporoso F1 |
90 days |
2.7 kg |
14.5 |
white |
extra SL |
F PMR Sulfur |
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A new, very large and productive
Pinonet / Piel de Sapo type. Medium green in color with darker spots
and an elongated football shape. It is a typical Spanish melon that
in recent years has caught the interest of consumers all over the
world. The flesh is white, very crunchy and sugary-sweet. Our Hybrid
Saporoso will be competing in all areas of Spanish heritage. |
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Rochet type |
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Hybrid
Nurago F1
(UG 3202) |
90 days |
2.4 kg |
13.5 |
white |
***** |
F PMR Sulfur |
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This new
hybrid, developed by UniGen, has proven to have 'the right
stuff', and we decided to advance it to market testing in all areas
and to produce a little seed. This hybrid also considered the first
Uzbekistani hybrid presented in the USA. It has medium green,
semi-netted skin, remarkably sweet and crunchy white flesh, and a
very small seed cavity. |
Hybrid
Rocador F1 |
mid season |
1.5 kg |
13° |
white |
*** |
F 0-2 PMR Sulfur |
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A Rochet type hybrid with moderate
size but tremendous quality. Rocador F1 has high sugar, maintaining
the typical taste, no cavity, and it gives high yields. It comes
with a good package of disease resistances. A winner in its class! |
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Supermarket type |
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Hybrid
Market Dream F1 |
very early |
1.2 - 1.4 kg |
13° |
salmon |
*** |
F 0-2, PMR |
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A very delicious eastern type with
deep sutures and very sweet and tasty orange flesh, Fantastic with
your 'prosciutto'. |
Hybrid
Sweet America F1 |
early |
1.0 - 1.2 kg |
13° |
salmon |
*** |
F 0-2, PMR |
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An early eastern type, designed for
greenhouse cultivation. Superb taste, very small seed cavity, and
orange flesh are some of the relevant characteristics. |
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Yellow Canari type |
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Hybrid
Canari Prince F1 |
90 days |
2.1 kg |
13.2 |
white |
***** |
PMR Sulfur |
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This hybrid is our most popular Yellow
Canary, mainly grown in Central America and North Africa. This
hybrid has very good size and has shown to be very productive under
all weater conditions. Hybrid Canari Prince F1 has a smooth
skin, turning bright yellow at full maturity. The flesh is white,
turning light pink near the seed cavity, crunchy, very sweet and
tasty. |
Hybrid
Meloro F1
(UG 3002) |
88 days |
1.8 kg |
14.0 |
white |
extended |
F 0-2 PMR Sulfur |
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A smoother skin Canary type,
Hybrid MELORO has been introduced in markets that appreciate
that particular type of appearance. The fruit is oval ripening
to a golden yellow color, with small cavity and very uniform
from the beguinning to the end of harvest. Hybrid MELORO is also
very productive and has performed well in extreme weather
conditions. |
Hybrid
Midas F1
(UG 2403) |
90 days |
2.0 kg |
14.5 |
white |
extended |
F 0-2 PMR Sulfur |
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Hybrid Midas F1 is the latest
hybrid introduced as direct competitor to the European Yellow
Canary varieties. This hybrid is very similar in aspect to
Orotina F1, but it differenciates itself because of its larger
fruit size. We have already recorded incredible yield in the
trials we conducted. Therefore we are confident that Hybrid
Midas F1 will soon become a market leader in its class. |
Hybrid
Orotina F1
(UG 2902) |
88 days |
1.5 kg |
14.0 |
white |
extended |
F 0-2 PMR Sulfur |
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Hybrid Orotina F1 was developed for
the special market accepting mid size Yellow Canary types. The skin
is golden in color, semi-smooth, and very resistant to rough
handling. The flesh has a crisp texture and is very, very sweet,
reaching easily 15.0 Brix. The cavity is very small, which prevents
fruit deterioration during transports. Hybrid Orotina has a very
dark green vegetation with smaller leaves. |
Hybrid
Tesorito F1 |
85 days |
1.5 kg |
13.5 |
white |
**** |
F 0-2 PMR Sulfur |
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This recently introduced hybrid is
smaller in size than Hybrid Tesoro F1, but the production potential
is quite similar. Hybrid Tesorito F1 has fruits of very attactive
bright gold color and a crisp, sweet white flesh which, combined
with a very small seed cavity, gives to this mid size golden ball
melon our tumbs up. |
Hybrid
Tesoro F1 |
87 days |
2.2 kg |
13.0 |
white |
**** |
F 0-2 PMR Sulfur |
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Hybrid Tesoro F1 is a very round
yellow skin melon, unique in its look and in its market appeal. This
hybrid is perfectly round, large size, with very smooth skin, thick
white flesh, and a balanced aroma with high sugar content. It will
be presented to the grower-shippers in Central America for their
trialling, market testing and production potential. |
Hybrid
Tropigold F1 |
medium |
2.0 - 2.5 kg |
15° |
white |
*** |
F 0-2, PMR |
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Hybrid Tropigold F1 is considered one
of the most attractive melons in its category. Very high tolerance
to Powdery Mildew, intense yellow skin, very sweet and firm white
flesh. |
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Misc. |
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Hybrid
Perfecto Blanco F1 |
late |
2.0 2-2 kg |
15° |
white |
** |
F 0-2
PMR, Sulfur |
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This is a new hybrid melon with
incredible taste and quality. This white, smooth skin melon has
large size, delicious light green flesh, and very high degree of
disease tolerance. For special local markets. |
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