Growing watermelons is not easy because they require sun, warmth, fertile soil and abundant watering. However, knowing the rules for growing watermelons and choosing the right variety, you can do it without any problems. Some grow watermelons for sale, while others grow them for personal consumption.
In the store you can find a large number of different varieties and hybrids. You can buy both varieties bred in Russia and in other countries. European varieties are more suitable for producers who grow watermelons for sale, as they are specially bred for such purposes.
The best varieties of watermelons should be sugar-tasting, transportable and immune to disease.
If you are looking for varieties of watermelons that will give a rich harvest, have high taste, then pay attention to the following watermelons:
“Ogonyok”. Suitable for growing in a summer cottage or in a greenhouse due to its small size. The fruit reaches 2–2,5 kg. Not suitable for sale, as it has a thin peel that can be damaged during transportation. The fruits are distinguished by a black-green skin with almost no stripes, a small amount of seeds and a sweet taste. From 1 sq. m of land, you can harvest up to 3 kg of crop.
Crimson Sweet. Belongs to early ripening varieties, the growing season is 60–80 days. It is a popular variety among people who grow watermelons for sale. They have a bright green skin and red juicy flesh. Resistant to disease. The average weight of the fetus is 10 kg. It tolerates transportation well without losing its presentation.
“Sugar baby”. Differs in small size. It has a dark green peel, round shape and bright red flesh. The ripening period is 70–80 days. One fruit weighs about 4 kg. Possesses good transportability and immunity to diseases.
“Astrakhansky”. The most popular in Russia. It is grown mainly in the southern part. The ripening period is 70–80 days. It has a green skin with stripes and bright red juicy flesh. Fruit weight – about 10 kg. Differs in unpretentiousness, transportability, good taste, drought resistance and long shelf life. Ideal for sale.
“Chill”. No wonder it got its name, as it is resistant to temperature extremes. Ripening period – from 100 to 115 days. Fruit weight reaches 12 kg. Possesses immunity to diseases, resistance to transportation, long shelf life and good taste.
When choosing a watermelon, start from your goals: growing for personal consumption or for sale. Small varieties that can be grown in a greenhouse are more suitable for growing in a summer cottage. For sale, varieties with large fruits and high yields are better suited.
Choose small watermelons for growing in a summer cottage in a greenhouse.
Watermelons are grown in the soil when it warms up enough. The air temperature should not fall below 15 degrees. If this happens, cover the plants with plastic wrap.
Watermelons love abundant watering. But during the ripening period, the amount of water is halved, and before harvesting, watering is stopped.
These treats require sunlight to grow, so don’t plant them in the shade.
Watch for the presence of weeds in the beds and remove them in time. It is recommended to weed the soil twice during the ripening period.
To get a high-quality harvest, you need to choose a variety that is suitable for the Russian climate. In the article, you read about the most common varieties. Choosing one of them and observing the rules for growing the best varieties of watermelons, you will get a rich and tasty harvest.