Abstract:

Jinyan 2 is a hybrid first generation muskmelon variety bred from HG2016 as the female parent and SDHP2016 as the male parent. Jinyan 2 belongs to the mid-maturity variety and is cultivated in spring facilities in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. The entire growth period is about 105.0 days, and the fruit development period is about 45.0 days. The average weight of a single melon is about 1.80 kg, the fruit is elliptical in shape, the peel is yellow, and the fruit surface is covered with dense mesh patterns, which are evenly distributed. The flesh is yellow, with a thickness of 4.3 cm, a crisp texture, and a pure taste. The central soluble sugar content is about 16.9%, and it is resistant to high temperatures. The average 667 m² yield is about 2 742.5 kg. Jinyan 2 is suitable for spring protected cultivation in Zhejiang, Henan, Shandong, and Hainan, as well as for autumn protected cultivation in Guangxi.

Key words: muskmelon, new variety, Jinyan 2, hybrid first generation