| Summary: | The yield and quality of ten melon (Cucumis meloL.) genotypes grown under greenhouse conditions were evaluated through six quantitative variables. The data obtained show a wide variability between genotypes with respect to the age at the start ofharvest (70 -88 days after transplant), mean fruit weight (506.37 -948.68 g), number of fruits/m2(0.65 -7.39), yield per area (0.56 -5.05 kg/m2), percentage of total soluble solids (10.35 -12.29 °Brix), and fruit flesh firmness (16.89 -40.21 N). The number of fruits/m2and the yield per area were significantly higher for genotypes JMX-207 (7.39 fruits/m2; 5.05 kg/m2), Oui (5.69 fruits/m2; 3.77 kg/m2) and Brilliant (6.09 fruits/m2; 3.49 kg/m2), and significantly lower for genotype JMX-801 (0.65 fruits/m2; 0.56 kg/m2). This study provides information to farmers that allows them to select the best genotype to cultivate in their farm, according to the market. All melon genotypes stood out for their high soluble solids content and could be good options for consumers demanding high-quality melons.
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