Marketed under the Nunhems brand, the new creation of Bayer CropScience Vegetable Seeds in the black seedless watermelon segment which will provide all producers the possibility of obtaining excellent harvests. With a very high commercial yield, Estellar F1 (NUN 7201) is characterised by offering a very homogeneous production in terms of calibre, with practically no discards. The new variety reaches an average weight of around 6 kg, so it is especially suited for both the export and the domestic market. Estellar F1 (NUN 7201) is perfectly adapted to the early seedless watermelon cycle for transplants starting in January.
Thanks to its global leadership in the watermelon market and to continuous innovation, Bayer CropScience Vegetable Seeds has managed to bring the best external and internal features demanded by the market together in a single variety. Not only have the demands of growers been taken into account to create a variety that is easy to grow, with medium plant vigour and requiring little labour on the stages prior to maturity, but the process has also resulted in a particularly tasty watermelon, with a deep red-coloured flesh and a high sugar content that boosts its sweetness. As a result, Estellar F1 (NUN 7201) reaches the highest possible standards for a watermelon when it comes to organoleptic qualities.
Flavour is a particularly important aspect in guaranteeing good sales volumes, as market studies conducted by Bayer CropScience Vegetable Seeds show that consumers base their purchasing decisions on such qualities. Thanks to its commitment to improving the fruit's flavour, the watermelon varieties sold under the Nunhems brand are contributing to increase the consumption of this refreshing fruit in Spain and in the rest of Europe, where consumers have a clear preference towards black seedless watermelons.
