Growing solutions for Watermelon
Rijk Zwaan offers watermelon seeds and varieties across all segments, including seeded, micro-seeded and seedless, serving key global markets. We breed for resilience with strong disease resistances to support growers facing challenges. At the same time, we innovate for consumer preference through smaller types, colour diversity and concepts like Candy Ball and Tropical, refreshing assortments and creating new opportunities.
A crop with global importance
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) is a traditional crop grown across Asia and many other regions of the world. It is widely appreciated not only for its sweet flavour but also for its nutritional value, as it contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that contribute to a healthy diet.In many Asian countries, watermelon is an important commercial crop that provides strong economic opportunities for growers. Besides supplying local markets, watermelon also plays a significant role in export programmes, creating value throughout the supply chain.
Breeding for the future
With a focus on the needs of the Asian market, Rijk Zwaan is developing a portfolio of high-quality watermelon varieties designed to help growers meet evolving market demands. Breeding efforts currently focus on seedless watermelons, micro-seed types and red-fleshed varieties with elevated carotene levels.Our goal is to deliver varieties that combine consumer appeal with grower benefits, supporting productivity, quality and market opportunities. These new developments are currently undergoing extensive testing and evaluation, with market introductions planned in the near future.
Driving innovation together
Through continuous innovation and close collaboration with growers and partners, Rijk Zwaan aims to contribute to a strong and sustainable future for watermelon production in Asia and beyond.