New Watermelon Variety Developed to Combat Fruit Cracking Issues!
The thickness of watermelon skin and the degree of hardening of the outer layer are closely linked to how often the fruit cracks. Ten different traits affect fruit cracking directly or indirectly. The hardening of the outer layer is especially important, with a high impact on fruit cracking. This trait can be a key factor in developing watermelon varieties that are less prone to cracking.
