A large crimson sweet type hybrid watermelon with excellent flesh colour and quality

• Very early maturity
• Very strong vines with high-yield
• Deep red, firm flesh with good shelf life
• High brix and good taste
• Resistance to Fusarium, Anthracnose and Powdery Mildew

Type
A hybrid Crimson Sweet type watermelon.

Maturity
Main season 75 - 80 days.

Plant Characteristics
Very vigorous plant with healthy leaf cover that protect the fruit well.
Plant Population: 4,000 to 8,000 plants per hectare.
Adaptation: LIVERPOOL is recommended for early season and summer production. For grafting, use medium vigorous
C. maxima x C. moschata rootstocks.

Variety Characteristics
Fruit Characteristics: Large, oval-round fruit with weight of 11 - 15kg. The rind has medium-dark green colour with broad, light green stripes. The flesh has deep red colour with firm texture, good flavour and high brix.
Climate: Optimum germination temperature: 27°C to 32°C, with night temperature not lower than 24°C. Optimum growth temperatures at night are 18 - 20°C, and day 24 - 30°C, and for ripening 15 - 25°C. Do not sow or transplant into the open field until the temperatures are warm enough, unless plastic mulches are used.

Features & Benefits
LIVERPOOL produces very vigorous vines with very early maturity and high yield of large, oval-round fruit. The flesh has deep red colour, firm texture, good flavour and high brix. Suitable for fresh market use.

Disease Resistance
Intermediate Resistance: Fon (1) / Co / Px (1)