This work aimed check net melon experimental hybrids performance in two cultivation systems. Six experimental hybrids (Jab 07#16, Jab 07#17, Jab 07#23, Jab 07#24, Jab 07#26, and Jab 07#28) and three commercial hybrids (Bônus nº 2, Louis, and Fantasy) were evaluated, in two cultivation systems (soil and coconut fiber cultivation). The statistical design used was the randomized blocks, with nine treatments and four replications, and the data analysis was done together. The evaluations were: fruit weight, productivity, transversal fruit diameter, longitudinal fruit diameter, fruit shape index, transversal locule diameter, longitudinal locule diameter, locule shape index, mesocarp thickness, insertion diameter of the stalk's insertion, soluble solids, pH, vitamin C, husk roundness and fruit firmness. Based on the obtained results can be concluded: when the melon was cultivated in coconut fiber all hybrids are recommended, except Jab 07#17, while Bônus nº 2, Fantasy, Jab 07#26, Jab 07#28, and Jab 07#16 hybrids should be cultivated in soil.
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus; breeding; protected cultivation
