Abstract: ‘Yongtian 8’is an F1 hybrid melon which derived from a cross between the female inbred line of BZ-15-9-7-5-3-1 and the male inbred line of BH-6-12-9-4-3-1. The fruit is pear shape with single weight of 0.45 kg. The rind is white and flesh is white. The Brix in the central part of fruit is about 13%. It is of high edible quality with crisp and sweet taste and fuller aroma. The fruit developing period of spring is 28–32 days. The whole developing period is about 95–110 days.‘Yongtian 8’has good resistance to hypothermia and gummy stem blight，which is suitable for facility cultivation in spring in East China with average yield 37 500 kg ? hm-2.

Key words: melon, cultivar