New Syngenta Varieties Offer Grower Solutions

Syngenta has been a leader in the sugar baby watermelon category and will strengthen that position with the launch of a new variety in 2026. The new watermelon, Bahama, comes in just a bit smaller than other sugar baby offerings, which is right in line with consumer preferences. “We are excited to add Bahama to our sugar baby portfolio,” says Rebecca Wente, Syngenta Cucurbit Product Specialist. “In our trials, Bahama has been averaging about 10 to 14 pounds, which is quite a bit smaller than some of our earlier sugar baby offerings. “Another thing that really makes Bahama stand out is its internal quality. It has deep, dark red flesh and a firmer flesh, along with a bit thicker rind. In our trials, it has had very low internal defects like hollow heart, hard seed coats and regrowth. We have seen even less defects than our traditional portfolio, so we believe it is going to be a hit with growers. “In trials, Bahama has proven to have a broad adaptability on the East Coast and ...