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Mini Watermelon : FAQ

Consumer

  1. Are they genetically modified watermelons?

Our  Mini Watermelons are “GMO Free”, that is to say they are  the result of  accurate selections  of varieties already  present in nature that, crossed among them by using traditional techniques of genetic improvement (therefore, with no recourse to the genetic engineering),  have allowed to obtain seeds elect as hybrid for watermelons which can produce fruits of little sizes with excellent organoleptic  characteristics (tastes , colour, etc.) and ,therefore, they are practical, comfortable, not very cumbersome and fast to be used .

  1. Where can I buy this “thirst-quenching  fruit in season”?

Being a “fresh” novelty for our markets, within the fruit and vegetable products, and having at the moment productions definitely inferior to the requests, in this initial marketing stage the  mini watermelons can be found in different stores according both to volumes understandably variable  and delivery periods inevitably discontinuous. Therefore, we suggest to contact directly Cois ’94 (preferably using the Contact Area of this site, arranged on purpose) in order to regularly receive updated information.

 

Manufacturer

  1. What yields can be obtained with  the  mini watermelon variety ?

 

The quantities realizable through growing mini watermelons are not different, even though with lower sized fruit, from the ones that can be obtained with a variety of traditional watermelon, considering both the higher number of pieces produced and the higher unit investment (20,000 plants/ha). Besides, we need to underline that the high potentialities of this innovative market should bring the farmer to aim, more than at selling by weight, at selling by single piece with standardized characteristics of quality and uniformity, thus improving his own production as well as  allowing a sure and remarkable increase of the crop profitability.

  1. How can we buy the seeds of Cois ’94-Hazera Genetics  variety of mini watermelons?

 

Cois ’94, a company boasting a well-known experience in the field of the vegetable crop, is present all over the national territory with a widespread technical and commercial network. In order to receive precise instructions with regard to this, don’t  hesitate to contact us.

  1. How many seeds are there in the minimum package purchasable ?

 

There are minimum packages of gr. 50 available, equivalent to about 700 - 850 seeds (in 1 kg there are  13,500 – 17,000 seeds ,while for the pollinator we need to calculate about  35,000 seeds/kg).
Besides, for biological fruit  producers, it is possible to carry out, upon request , productions and supply of biological seeds.

  1. Is it possible to receive sampling in order to carry out a trial?

 

Whoever is working in the field of the professional horticulture and is interested in trying the new mini watermelons, can contact Cois ’94 to receive a sampling of seeds as well as accurate information as to the most suitable techniques to be used for their growing , and  specific suggestions as to the varieties of seedless mini watermelons.

 

Distributor

  1. Which degree of resistance do the mini watermelons present to handling and transport?

 

The varieties of mini watermelon Cois ’94 – Hazera Genetics have proved to be very resistant to handling and transport, by virtue of a firm skin with very regular thickness (1,5 cm), allowing a fruit piling even in the usual bins for watermelon, without compromising the integrity of the ones placed in the bottom.

  1. Which is  the fruit keeping  in post-harvesting?

Surveys carried out have showed the excellent keeping to over ripening after harvesting and the very long storage of Cois’94 – Hazera Genetics mini watermelons. In particular, in the seedless varieties, the lack of seeds in the pulp is such that it keeps crispy and compact longer, thus favouring a higher keeping and storing of the fruit in post harvesting, equivalent to more than a month with a marketability of 100%.

  1. How can we contact the companies producing mini watermelons?

Cois ’94, as the sole agent for Italy of the hybrid seeds of the  variety of mini watermelon Hazera Genetics, can give assistance to contact the manufacturing companies, in order to facilitate the creation of a commercial partnership relation among the different links in the network.

  1. Is it possible to receive promotional material in order to  support suitably the marketing of this new kind of watermelon?

 

Are you a dealer or a department head and do you want to promote the mini watermelon in your store? Contact us, we will supply you the material necessary to do it (bills, leaflets, labels to apply to fruits, samples for tasting, etc.)!