西瓜新品种‘绿之秀’

A New Watermelon Cultivar ‘Lüzhixiu’

‘绿之秀’西瓜是于2002年用‘M-10’作母本,‘L-38’作父本杂交育成的中早熟新品种,适宜在河南省各地种植。全生育期100d左右。植株生长势稳健,平均单瓜质量8kg左右,产量39.20～46.60t.hm-2。果实椭圆形,果皮绿色具网纹。果肉鲜红色,肉质脆沙爽口,汁多味甜,风味佳。果皮薄而韧,不易裂瓜。抗病性、抗逆性较强,较耐贮运。

‘Lüzhixiu＇is a new mid-early maturing watermelon cultivar which is derived from the cross ‘M-10＇ × ‘L-38＇ in 2002.It is suitable for cultivation in various parts of Henan Province.The whole growth period is about 100 days from sowing.The average fruit mass is about 8 kg,and the yield is 39.20-46.60 t·hm^-2.The fruit is elliptical with mesh pattern and green skin.The flesh is bright red,with juicy and crisp.It tastes very sweet.The pericarp is thin but hard to crack.It is resistant to diseases and suitable for storing and transporting.