Abstract: ‘Hongzhuangyuan’is a new generation of hybrid muskmelon germplasm with high yield
and superior quality. This cultivar is characterized by its short-oval shape，golden pericarp color and thick，
crisp，jacinth-colored flesh，which makes it smell faint scent and tasty. In normal conditions，the soluble
solids content ranges between 15%–18% and the average weight of single fruit is around 1.8 kg. So，it is
better quality，beautiful appearance，long distance transportation and good merchandise. The whole growth
period is 110 d and the fruit development period is 41–45 d. The plants are medium susceptible to blight
and gummy stem blight. The yield under filed condition is up to 30–40 t · hm^-2.

Key words: melon, cultivar