KITO F1

Product Description

  • Kito F1 has a bright red, flesh colour with high brix content. It’s a high yielding variety with strong vines and good foliage cover. It spans vigorous plants with high, uniform yield, and stable fruit size.
  • This variety is available in Zambia, Malawi, Botswana and Zimbabwe.

Product Characteristics Summary

  • Type: A large jubilee-type watermelon hybrid with excellent taste.
  • Plant population:10,000 Plants per hectare
  • Maturity:85 – 90 days to maturity
  • Average Fruit Weight: 8 to 12kg
  • Fruit: Produces a large uniform, round to slightly elongated fruit. The rind has a light green colour with dark green stripes. The flesh has a deep red colour, with firm texture, and good flavour.
  • Disease resistance: Tolerant to diseases