Watermelon Orpheus

Early-maturing varieties, launched by the Institute of Southern Vegetables and Melons UAAS . From seedling to start ripening 65 - 67 days . Fruits are spherical or blunt-elliptical surface is smooth, black and green, occasionally dark green, with a waxy coating. Average thickness of the bark (10.0 - 12.0 mm) . The flesh is red, tender, juicy sweet . Tasting score 4.5 - 4.8 points . Weight average fruit 4.0 - 5.0 kg . The yield on dry land to 40.0 t / ha . Portabilitygood . fruits contain 10.0 - 11.0% solids, 9.0 - 10.0% sugar, 8.0 - 8.5 mg% vitamin C .