- Name/Type: Avangarde (HSR 4677 F1), a Crimson Sweet–type watermelon hybrid
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Maturity:
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Total growth cycle: 65–70 days.
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From transplanted seedlings: 52–58 days
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Fruit Traits:
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Shape: oval.
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Average weight: 10–12 kg or more
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Flesh: dark red, crisp texture, excellent taste
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Seeds: large, suitable for sowing
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Rind appearance: dark color with vivid stripes and a distinctive yellow spot
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Disease resistance: tolerant to both Fusarium wilt and Anthracnose
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Cultivation suitability: ideal for both early and main-season growing; suitable for transplants or direct seeding in open field
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Noted growth traits: very uniform and vigorous emergence; strong early development
Summary Table – HSR 4677 F1 (Avangarde)
| Characteristic | Description |
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| Type | Crimson Sweet–type early watermelon hybrid |
| Growth period | 65–70 days total; 52–58 days from transplant |
| Fruit shape | Oval |
| Average weight | ~10–12 kg |
| Flesh | Dark red, crisp, excellent flavor |
| Seed size | Large, good for seeding |
| Rind | Dark with bright stripes and yellow spot |
| Resistance | Fusarium wilt, Anthracnose |
| Cultivation use | Early and main season; transplant and direct seed |
| Germination | Uniform, vigorous emergence and early growth |
