Comparison of Muskmelon Cultivars in Spring Greenhouse in Northern Zhejiang

Taking Mitianxia and Yugu(main planting cultivars in Jiaxing) as control cultivars,we carried out the comparative trail of eight muskmelon cultivars in Jiaxing.The results showed that the cultivar JN09-2 possessed the highest yield of 2 418.4 kg/667 m2 and its comprehensive resistance was superior to those of control cultivars and its quality characters were similar with those of control cultivars,thus it had the best application prospect.Mingzhu No.1 and Mingzhu No.2 were early-maturing and showed higher yield,but their quality characters were inferior to those of control cultivars,and they were suitable to be planted as early-maturing cultivars in spring.Dongfangmi No.1 and Dongfanghong possessed excellent commercial appearance and unique taste,but they had worse comprehensive resistance and were difficult to manage in fields,so they could be planted as the secondary cultivars.