Watermelon Varieties
As a summer delicacy, watermelon is deeply loved by consumers for its sweet and juicy characteristics. This article systematically sorts out the main cultivation varieties of watermelon, accompanied by high-definition real-shot picture guides, to give you a comprehensive understanding of watermelons with different flesh colors and skin patterns.
Classification and Analysis of Watermelon Varieties
Characteristics of Red Flesh Watermelon Varieties
Red flesh varieties dominate the market and can be subdivided into two main categories, stripped and black-skinned, based on skin characteristics. Representative varieties of stripped watermelons include Jingxiu (single fruit weight 8-10kg) and Qilin King (disease-resistant), with a bright green background and dark green stripes on the skin. Black Diamond,庆发黑马 (Qingfa Heima), and other black-skinned varieties have jet-black, glossy skin with a sugar content of 12% or higher, with seedless watermelons achieving a zero-seed eating experience through triploid breeding technology.
Yellow Flesh Watermelon Breeding Technology
Yellow flesh varieties are bred through distant hybridization and possess unique flavor genes. Huangxiaoyu, an early-maturing gift watermelon, weighs only 1.5-2kg with crystalline light yellow flesh.TeXiaofeng watermelon combines the characteristics of yellow flesh with crack-resistance, and has a low loss rate of less than 15% during long-distance transportation. It is worth noting that Huangbaoshi watermelon uses quadruple pollination technology to form seedless traits while retaining a pineapple fragrance, with a sugar-acid ratio reaching the golden proportion of 3:1.
Visual Atlas of Watermelon Morphology
Watermelon Varieties
Watermelon Selection and Preservation Tips
Observe the degree of fruit navel depression to determine ripeness, with a diameter the size of a one-yuan (YING) coin being ideal. Striped watermelons should be chosen with clear and symmetrical patterns, while black-skinned watermelons are preferred with a matte surface. For home storage, it is recommended to cover the cut surface with plastic wrap and place it in a 12-15°C environment to maintain freshness for up to 3 days. It is particularly important to note that the β-carotene content in yellow flesh watermelons is 2.3 times that of red flesh varieties, providing stronger antioxidant effects.