Arka Prasan
Open pollinated variety developed by inbred selection from the segregating germplasm, IIHR-53. Early variety (42-45 days for first picking), green, long, tender fruits, excellent cooking quality, nutritionally rich in antioxidant activity and minerals like phosphorus, Calcium and zinc. Yields 26.0 t/ha in 120-135 days.
Arka Sumeet
Developed by pedigree method of breeding between IIHR-54 X IIHR-18 followed by selection. Lush green and tender long fruits (50-65 cm) with prominent ridges and delicate aroma. Good transport and cooking qualities. Yield 50 t/ha
Arka Harit
Pure line selection from IIHR-4. Fruits spindle shaped, glossy green skin colour without tubercles. Medium-sized fruits, Thick flesh, moderate bitterness, with less seeds. Yield 12 t/ha.
Arka Sujat
Developed by pedigree method of breeding between IIHR-54 X IIHR-18 followed by selection. Lush green and tender, medium long (35-45 cm) fruits with prominent ridges and delicate aroma. Good transport and cooking qualities. Yield 53 t/ha.
Arka Bahar
Pure line selection from IIHR-20A. Fruits medium long, straight without crookneck. Light green shining fruit skin when tender (1 kg). Tolerant to blossom end rot. Yield 40-45 t/ha.
Patty Pan
An introduction from USA. White, disc shaped fruits with notches along the margin. Fruit weight 350-400g. Duration 75-80 days. Yield 55 t/ha.
Arka Chandan
Pure line method of selection from IIHR-105. Fruit round with pressed blossom end. Rind colour green with white patches when immature which turns to light brown colour with self-colored patches on maturity. Thick orange flesh, solid cavity. Fruit weight 2-3 kg. Rich in carotene (3333 IU). Yield 33 t/ha.
Arka Suryamukhi
Pure line method of selection from IIHR-79. Fruits round with pressed ends. Rind colour orange red with white stripes when mature. Fruit stalk round with flared ends. Average fruit weight 1 kg. Resistant to fruit fly. Yield 34 t/ha.
Arka Tinda
Hybrid between Rajasthan Local and T8
(Punjab) followed by pedigree method of selection. Fruits round with lush green shining skin covered with soft hair when young and tender (60 g). Yield 10 t/ha
Arka Madhura
Triploid seedless watermelon hybrid between Tetra-1 X Arka Manik. Fruits round with dark green rind colour with light green broad stripes. Crimson red flesh with pleasant aroma without seeds, TSS 140 Brix. Average fruit weight 6 kg. Yield 50-60 t/ha. In 100-110 days
