Variety characteristics:

• W1393 Bingtang Qilin is an early watermelon variety producing round, evenly shaped fruits with a bright-green rind and orderly dark-green stripes. Mature fruits may develop a noticeable natural waxy bloom. The interior has vivid red flesh with a fine, tender texture and abundant juice. Fruits typically weigh approximately 9.9 lb (4.5 kg), while selected fruits may grow larger under favorable conditions. The reference ripening period is approximately 28 days after fruit set. Trial information reports center soluble-solids readings of approximately 13–15° Brix under specified conditions; actual sweetness varies with temperature, sunlight, irrigation, maturity and crop management.