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We leverage our production knowledge and deep pool of genetic capabilities to develop innovative solutions for Australian watermelon growers

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Discover the Syngenta watermelon varieties growers love today

At Syngenta, we offer a wide range of varieties so growers can access the best watermelon genetics that provide consumers with the attributes they prefer, including seedless, pollenisers and rootstock varieties.  Here's why growers choose Syngenta watermelon varieties.

Market-leading seedless watermelon varieties

Syngenta offers a diverse portfolio of seedless watermelon varieties, known for excellent yield potential under a wide range of growing conditions.  One of our most popular seedless varieties in Australia is JAVELIN, setting the benchmark for quality for nearly a decade and grower favourite. 

Watermelon

POWERHOUSE

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WATERMELON SEEDLESS TEMPERATE
Consistent and reliable fruit quality, with excellent field-holding ability in warm and main season production.
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Here's why we, and our growers love JAVELIN

  • Internal quality: deep red, attractive flesh, crisp texture 
  • Adaptability: proven growing record in all major production regions 
  • Early maturity: earlier maturing than most varieties in the Australian market
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An introduction to JAVELIN

Watermelon pollenisers

Discover our range of watermelon pollenisers from our super pollenisers and our traditional seeded varieties. 

SP-7 improves on key pollination traits like male flower size and numbers compared to previous super pollinators.  Its has shown to deliver early male blooms that are earlier than current commercial varieties.  

Watermelon rootstock varieties

Discover the benefits of our rootstock varieties to compliment your grafted seedless watermelons.

CAROLINA STRONGBACK is a wild watermelon rootstock for seedless watermelon grafting to manage the effect of soil borne fusarium, to improve crop vigour and improve crop yield.   
 

Sales Team

Justin Martin
Sales
Justin
Martin
Senior Technical Sales Representative
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Australia
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Northern Australia
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Megan Williams
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Megan
Williams
Technical Sales Representative
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Australia
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New South Wales&Tasmania
Victoria
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Chris Manning
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Chris
Manning
Technical Sales Representative
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Australia
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Southern Queensland
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