A large jubilee-type, hybrid watermelon with excellent taste
• Medium to large, uniform fruit
• Bright red flesh colour and high brix
• Good transportability
• High yielding with strong vines
Type
A hybrid Jubilee-type watermelon.
Maturity
Main season 75 – 80 days.
Plant Characteristics
Vigorous plants with high, uniform yield, and stable fruit size. Healthy leaf cover that protects the fruit against sunburn.
Plant Population: 3,000 to 4,000 plants per ha for dry land plantings. 6,000 to 8,000 plants per ha for irrigated plantings.
Adaption: TIGER-F1 is recommended for early and main season production.
Variety Characteristics
Fruit Characteristics: Medium to large uniform, elongated fruit with weight of 9 - 12kg. The rind has a light green colour with dark green stripes. The flesh has a bright red colour, with firm texture, and good flavour and brix.
Pollination: Approximately 7 male flowers develop for every female flower. When flowers appear, 2 to 4 bee hives should be placed per ha.
Features & Benefits
TIGER-F1 is very early maturing and well adapted to various growing conditions, producing high yield of uniform, high quality fruit.