关键词: 甜瓜, 品种

Abstract: ‘Hongmali’is a new generation of hybrid muskmelon germplasm with high yield and superior quality. This cultivar is characterized by its short-oval shape，ivory pericarp color，some sparse reticulate in fruit surface and thick，crisp，jacinth-colored flesh，which makes it smell faint scent and tasty. In normal conditions，the soluble solids content ranges between 15%–18% and the average weight of single fruit is around 2 kg. So，it is better quality，beautiful appearance，long distance transportation and good merchandise. The whole growth period is 100 d and the fruit development period is 41–45 d. The plants are resistance to blight and several leaf diseases. The yield under filed condition is up to 37.5–45.0 t · hm^-2.

Key words: musk melon, cultivar