Muskmelon – Decora Lina

Variety overview

• Early-maturing muskmelon variety
• Suitable for open-field and greenhouse cultivation
• Excellent fruit-bearing potential
• Suitable for Kharif and summer production

Plant & fruit characteristics

• Plant type: Early maturity in open field
• Fruit colour: Yellow, netted skin with smooth lines
• Flesh colour: Deep salmon
• Average fruit weight: 2.5–3 kg
• TSS: 14%
• Fruit bearing: Excellent

Maturity

• First harvest: 60–65 days after transplanting

Disease resistance

• Supplier indicates resistance to typical diseases
• Powdery mildew resistance

Cultivation

• Seed rate: 2–2.5 kg/hectare
• Seed count: Approx. 35–40 seeds/g
• Plant spacing: 45 × 30 cm
• Kharif season: June–July
• Summer season: February–March

Yield

• Average yield: 8–10 MT/acre, depending on season and cultivation practices

Technical Specifications

Description

Decora Lina is an early-maturing muskmelon variety from Decora Agri Genetics, suitable for both open-field and greenhouse cultivation. It produces large fruits weighing approximately 2.5–3 kg, with attractive yellow netted skin and deep salmon-coloured flesh.

The variety has a stated TSS of approximately 14% and excellent fruit-bearing characteristics. First harvest can be expected approximately 60–65 days after transplanting.

According to the supplier information, Decora Lina offers resistance to powdery mildew and is adapted to Kharif and summer cultivation. Average yield is indicated at approximately 8–10 MT per acre, depending on the season and agricultural practices.