Watermelon is a popularly loved seasonal treat that children and adults are looking forward to. This gourd is unusually tasty and perfectly quenches thirst - the perfect food for the summer. Gardeners are offered about 1200 varieties of watermelons. They are grown in 96 countries of the world, and Russia, among the largest agricultural producers of watermelons, has an annual yield of about a million tons. Let's get acquainted with the most popular varieties of watermelons.
Astrakhan
Famous variety, well known to Russians. Medium - late type, likes a warm climate. Rounded fruit weighing 4-8 kg. This is a classic watermelon - striped. The standard of taste and appearance. Seeds are small, dark brown or black. The variety is tasty, it can be safely stored for a while, it is well transported. Resistant to Fusarium and Anthracnose.
The seeds are buried by 3-4 cm. On the 8-9th day, the first leaves appear. The timing of planting depends on the climate, seedlings are planted when the threat of night cold comes. Planting scheme: 170x50 cm. Ripening occurs 85-100 days after the appearance of sprouts. Srednepletistye plants, have immunity to disease. Productivity up to 115 t / ha.
Borchansky
Heat-loving early grade. Pleases gardeners with high yields. Taste excellent, excellent presentation. Resistant to dry environments, not painful. The peel of oval green watermelons is dotted with thin stripes. Weight - 2.6-2.8 kg. Bright red flesh, juicy and sweet.
Sowing seeds - in May. Depth of embedding is 2-3 cm. Seedlings appear in 5-6 days. The optimum temperature for germination is 20-25 ° C. Planting scheme: 100x100 cm. In an area with a warm climate, seeds can be put in open ground, in others - under the film. Aging from seedlings to ripeness - 63-33 days. Cleaning in July-August. Productivity up to 240 kg / ha.
Watermelons are 92% water. Sugar in the pulp - from 5.5 to 13%. Ripe fruits contain fructose that do not cause an insulin load on the pancreas. That is why watermelon is allowed in small doses for diabetes.
Crimson Sweet
Medium early variety with a high sugar content. Bred in France, popular throughout Europe. They enjoy it not only fresh, but also make all kinds of workpieces. Roundish-oblong fruit of dark green color with light green stripes. The flesh is crunchy, intensely red, no veins. It weighs 8-12 kg. But usually grow no more than 5 kg.
Reaches technical maturity in 80-85 days. Landing in May. Depth of seeds - 4-5 cm. Planting pattern: 140x100 cm. The average yield per hectare is 200 c. Almost no sick with Fusarium. It maintains its original qualities perfectly, tolerates transportation, and is resistant to arid conditions.
Doomara F1
Hybrid fruits - 16 kg and more. It ripens early, very tasty. Light green peel with wide dark green stripes. The fruit is ellipsoidal. The pulp is red and dark red, with a delicate texture. High sugar content. Resistance to fusarium and sunburn. Even being in the field, for a long time retains marketability.
The ripening period is 55-60 days. Landing in May. The sowing depth is 4-5 cm. The density of the bushes is 6-7 thousand pieces per 1 ha. The average yield is 250-300 kg / ha.
Twinkle
Early crop variety. The fruits are medium-sized, spherical, with a black-green hue. There are no strips. The peel is thin. Weight - 2-3 kg. The flesh has a piercing red tint, it has a granular structure. Good product quality. Eat fresh (without blanks). The variety tolerates spring cool well.
Reaches technical maturity in 71-87 days. In the southern regions, seeds are planted in open ground in April-May. Planting scheme: 140x100 cm. The average harvest is 150-370 kg / ha. Cleaning in August-September. Resistant to Fusarium and Anthracnose.
The homeland of watermelons is the South African Kalahari Desert. Here you can still see wild watermelons the size of a tennis ball. The first watermelons began to grow the Egyptians - more than 4000 years ago.
Producer
Early variety with reference yield. Extremely sweet - sugar in a watermelon up to 13%. Weight - 9-12 kg. The fruits are oval, light green in color, the strips are dark green. The pulp is tender, granular, sweet, veins are absent. Thanks to a dense peel it is perfectly transported over long distances.
The variety is characterized by powerful growth power, good leafiness and long lashes. Reaches maturity in 75 days. Planting - 150x60 cm. Resistance to Fusarium, stem rot and downy mildew. You can get 95 tons of watermelons per hectare. The variety is popular due to the goodness and stability of the crop.
Gift of the sun
This "solar gift" ripens early, delighting gardeners with its interesting color. The watermelon has a yellow skin, thin, it has no stripes. The fruits are rounded. Under the yellow crust - red, delicate pulp, it smells great. Weight - 1.4-2.9 kg. It happens and 4 kg. Steadily survives drought, not prone to disease, with high palatability.
Ripening lasts 64-73 days. Planting seeds - in May. On 1 ha grows up to 300 c. Landing pattern: 180x60 cm. Well tolerates transportation over long distances. If desired, these watermelons can be grown not only in the south, but also in the central regions of Russia.
Charleston gray
Belongs to mid-early grades. It attracts attention with its original appearance. Harvest, with excellent taste and commodity characteristics. Oblong cylindrical watermelons of light green color. Due to the color of the peel, the fruit does not heat up on the melon for a long time. The pulp is intensely pink. Seeds are small, dark. Weight - 11-17 kg. Transported without problems.
Resistant to diseases - Fusarium and Anthracnose. Sowing seeds - in May. Vegetation - 75-80 days. The depth of planting seeds is 2-4 cm. Seedlings are planted when the soil warms up to + 15 ° C. Planting pattern: 140-70 cm. Up to 100 tons of watermelons are harvested from one hectare. Cleaning - in July-August.
Lunar
Original early grade. Feature - unusual color of pulp. She has a yellow moonlight watermelon. The oval fruits are light green in color and the stripes are dark green. The pulp has a delicate structure, juiciness and a special taste - there are notes of exotic fruits. The bark is thin.
Ripening period is 57-60 days. Productivity up to 240 kg / ha. Due to early ripeness, the variety will be able to ripen even in the center of the Russian Federation. Planting - 190x70 cm. Undemanding plant, not afraid of severe weather conditions. Sowing for seedlings starts at the end of April, and they plant in the ground at the end of May.
Top Gun F1
Early hybrid. It will appeal to the most demanding watermelon gourmet. The hybrid is not inclined to hurt. The color of the bark is light green, the stripes are dark green. The bark is of medium thickness, the seeds are small and medium. Weight - 8-10 kg. Fruits can reach 16 kg. The pulp is red, tender.
The growing season is 54-75 days. Sowing in May. Planting scheme - 180x60 cm. 7-8 thousand plants are planted on 1 ha. Harvest from 1 ha, with irrigation - 330-500 c. Cultivated in any soil - open and closed.
Chill
From a mid-late cohort. Fertile, with ideal commodity indicators. Watermelons are slightly elongated, spherical. The skin is dense and strong, greenish, with black-green stripes. The pulp is of intense pink color, granular structure, tender and juicy, very sweet. Weight - up to 7 kg.
The plant is powerful, with long lashes. The growing season is 85-97 days. Disembarkation - April-May. Planting scheme: 100x140 cm, in greenhouses - 70x70 cm. Not prone to overripe. Perfectly retain their original qualities - up to 5 months. Stored until half the winter. Up to 35 tons are removed from a hectare, and if they create an impeccable environment, then up to 50 tons.
Photon
From the early varieties. Oblong lime-green watermelons with dark green stripes. The peel is thick. Small seeds, black. Weight - up to 5-6 kg. The pulp is intensely red, granular, sweet, with a rich taste.
Vegetation - 80-95 days. In the southern regions, seed planting is carried out in April-May. In the middle lane seedlings are planted in early summer, a month after seedlings. Resistant to prolonged temperature drop and lack of light, withstands drought. Planting - 140x70 cm. Harvest - 7 kg per square meter.
Karistan F1
A newly created mid-early hybrid. The watermelon is transportable, has good marketability, and is delicious. Widely elliptical shape, thin bark, small dark seeds. Weigh 10-12 kg. The pulp is sweet, crispy.
Maturation occurs in 65-75 days. Sowing in soil - in May. Planting scheme - 190x70 cm. Crop depth - 4-5 cm. It is possible to grow up to 250 centners per 1 ha.
Scorik
Early grade. Classical watermelons are green-striped. Eat fresh. The thickness of the bark is moderate. The delicate pulp has a bright red color. There is a pronounced watermelon aroma. Seeds are black. Weight - 2.1-3.8 kg.
Ripening period - from seedlings to the first harvest, 62-87 days. Harvest is formed together. The variety is resistant to anthracnose. There is a threat of bacterial spotting. Planting depth - 4-5 cm. On 1 ha, it easily grows to 250 centners.
Sugar baby
The second name is Suga Baby. Rather, it is a translation into English. Early ripening high-yielding variety with high% sugar. Eat fresh. Resistance to powdery mildew and anthracnose. Selection product from the USA. The fruits are smooth, round, dark green in color. The stripes are barely noticeable. Thick peel, small seeds. The pulp is intensely red. Weight - from 3 to 5 kg.
The ripening period is 75-85 days. The depth of seed placement is 4-5 cm. The maximum yield is 200 c / ha. Planting scheme: 140x50 cm. It grows well on light fertile lands. With an area of 30 square meters, you can get up to 40 watermelons.
Refined
Mid-early variety. Weight up to 4 kg. The watermelon is round, with a thin skin. Light green with grayish spotting. The pulp is standard red. Excellent flavoring characteristics - rich, sugar watermelon flavor.
The ripening period is up to 80 days. Suitable for any soil. Landing: open ground - 140x70 cm, covered ground - 70x70 cm.
Pink Champagne F1
Early ripe hybrid. Fruit weight - 4-7 kg. The bark is dark green with yellowish stripes. The flesh is bright pink. Seeds are large, dark. For fresh consumption and for canning. Transportability is average.
Planting scheme: 100x50 cm. Grow in open ground, in greenhouses. Ripening lasts 80-95 days. Harvested in mid-July. The plant is unpretentious, resistant to moisture. The hybrid is optimally suited for the middle band. Productivity - up to 300 kg / ha.
The largest fruit grew in the USA in 2005. The weight of the giant was 120 kg. Variety - Carolina Cross. The record is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. The largest fruit in Europe grew in Russia - 61 kg. Grade - "Russian size".
Trophy F1
A very early hybrid. Attracts gardening enthusiasts with interesting colors. Oval watermelons are yellowish-green, the stripes are grayish-green. Weight - 10-12 kg. Bark of medium thickness, these large watermelons do not beat on the road - you can safely carry it over long distances. The seeds are small, brown. The pulp is intensely red, crunchy, a lot of sugar. Resistance to fusarium, drought, low temperatures.
Ripens on average in 60 days. Planting: 190x70 cm. Harvest - 300 c / ha. Adapts to different climates and soils.
Farao F1
Mid-early high-yielding hybrid. Very large fruits, their weight reaches 15-18 kg. High palatability. Fruits are oval-oblong, color - green, with dark stripes. The pulp is bright red, not fibrous. The peel is hard, so during transportation watermelons do not break.
The ripening period, from emergence to technical ripeness is up to 72 days. When laying seeds in the ground - 85-87 days. Planted according to the scheme - 140x100 cm. Crop depth - 4 cm. Plant density - 5-6 thousand per 1 ha. Productivity up to 800 kg / ha. Harvested in late summer.
Turbo F1
Super early hybrid. Weight 10-16 kg. The shape is rounded. The color is green, the stripes are lighter. The pulp is dense, red. Fruits do not burn under the scorching sun - covered with well-developed foliage. The hybrid is transportable, has an attractive presentation and excellent taste.
Under favorable conditions, the plant gives 4-5 ovaries. He needs sandy or sandy loamy soils. Landing - 140 × 100 cm, under the film cover - 70 × 70 cm.
Ataman F1
This is a super early hybrid. The fruits are large, oval. Grow up to 16 kg. The skin is dark green, shining, the stripes are light. The pulp has a bright red color, a granular structure. It stores consumer properties for a long time, does not break in transit.
It ripens in 55-65 days after germination. If sowing is done under the film, maturation occurs on 40-45 days. If drip irrigation is used during cultivation, the yield reaches 100 t / ha. The hybrid is resistant to diseases - Fusarium and Anthracnose. They are grown by direct sowing in soil and seedlings.
Marble Watermelons
Marble watermelons are marked with a special pattern on the peel. Fruits are light, with dark green veins. There are several marble varieties, all of them are weighty, and there are few seeds in their pulp. The most famous marble varieties are the Honey Giant and Charleston Gray. They are created respectively by Russian and French breeders.
Honey giant
Early grade. Weight - 12-15 kg. Very sweet taste. The shape of the watermelons is oblong. The fruit grows up to 60 cm in length. The flesh is intensely pink-red. A well-ripened watermelon has a smack of honey. Great taste. For food fresh and canned.
The growing season is 65-80 days. For indoor and outdoor use. Planting scheme - 100x70 cm. Planted in April-May. It grows successfully on light soils with high fertility. One of the best hybrids for the middle lane.
Charleston gray
Mid-season version. Vegetable growers and ordinary consumers are attracted by a strange oblong shape. Unusual watermelons promise unusual tastes. Color is light green. The pulp has a deep pink hue. Eat fresh. High commodity rates and excellent taste. Due to the light color, the fruits remain cool for a long time. Weight - 12-18 kg. The variety is resistant to disease.
Ripening lasts - 75-90 days. Planting according to the scheme - 140x70 cm. Depth of seed planting - 4 cm. Up to 100 tons matures on one hectare.
Red Star F1
Early hybrid. For fresh food. Smooth spherical fruits with a dark green peel. The crust is of medium thickness. The pulp is dark red, tender. Weight - 7-8 kg. It features good transportability.
From seedlings to ripeness, 65-76 days pass. On one hectare grows up to 380-470 c. The scheme is 170x90 cm. It can easily adapt to different climates.
Romanza F1
Mid-early high-yielding hybrid. Rounded dark watermelons, striped, its stripes are even darker than the background. Weight - up to 8 kg. The pulp is crispy, medium dense, intensely red. The seeds are very small. The hybrid is resistant to disease and tolerates transportation. Excellent commercial qualities and good keeping quality.
The ripening period is 63-82 days. It is perfectly stored in the field and shoulders. Designed for long-term storage. Landing according to the scheme of 140x100 cm. Up to 230-300 centners are collected on 1 ha.
Russian size F1
The main advantage is the size of the fruit. Their weight is from 10 kg. To grow a giant, you must provide him with favorable conditions. Really grow fruits 30 kg and more. The fruits are elongated, torpedo-shaped. The pulp is juicy, granular, aromatic.
The plant, despite its large-fruited, unpretentious, but loves sunny areas. Vegetation lasts up to 100 days. Planting scheme: 80x80 cm. Seeds are laid 4 cm deep, seedlings appear on day 8. Sowing seeds - in April, transplanting seedlings - in early summer.
F1 bomb
High-yield mid-early hybrid. Bred by Israeli breeders. Oval watermelons are colored green, the stripes are darker. Weight - 11-13 kg. Maximum - 22 kg. The pulp is dark red, crispy, sweet.
The ripening period is 70-73 days. The ideal seedling density per 1 ha is 6000 pieces. Do not part with watering. With drip irrigation, weekly hydration is sufficient.
Melania F1
Mid-late Dutch hybrid. For fresh consumption.Resistant to heat and cold. Good taste. Ellipsoidal fruits of green color with dark green blurry stripes. The peel is of medium thickness, the flesh is red. Small seeds. Weight - 9-12 kg.
Ripening in 80-110 days. Planting according to the scheme - 190x70 cm. Harvest per hectare - 140-300 centners.
Icarus
Mid-late variation. Ellipsoidal watermelons. The skin color is dark green, there is a barely noticeable mesh. Peel of medium thickness. The pulp is granular, with a raspberry tint. Very tasty variety. Weight - 3-4.5 kg. Anthracnose is a threat to the variety. But on melon, Icarus is not sick, the danger is when grown under a film. Watermelons of this variety are consumed fresh, stored until winter, and put into processing.
Matures in 82-111 days. Planting seeds - May. Recommended soils are light sandy, neutral, alkaline. The variety's assets include drought resistance and transportability. From 1 hectare get 125-165 c.
Chimera
Mid-season table variety. High yielding, disease resistant. Widely elliptical green striped fruits. Dark red medium density pulp. A lot of sugar - 8.1%.
The ripening period is 83-90 days. Productivity - 300-450 kg / ha. Planting seeds in May.
Vizier F1
Mid-early hybrid. Fruits are elongated. Differs in record productivity and good transportability. Weight - 12-14 kg, maximum - 20 kg. The skin color is saturated green, there are uniform dark stripes. The pulp is hard, crispy, dark red, sweet. The fruits retain their presentation for a long time. The ripening period is 68-72 days.
Densuke is a watermelon that is grown only on the Japanese island of Hokkaido. 65 kg of delicious black watermelon are grown here annually. The cost of one fruit reaches 3.5 thousand dollars.
Tamerlan F1
Mid-late hybrid. Weight - 12-14 kg. Fruits are oval, large. The peel is light green with dark green stripes. The flesh is dark crimson, sweet, juicy, tender structure.
The growing season is 95 days. The period from planting seedlings to obtaining fruits is 75-80 days. The hybrid is recommended for cultivation in the open and closed soil. Resistant to early wilting and most diseases. Prefers drip irrigation. Lying, well transported.
Maristo F1
Early Dutch hybrid. Weight - 9-11 kg. Fruits, uniform in mass and shape, rounded, dark green, striped. Dense pulp, bright red color, without fibers. Fragrant and sweet. The hybrid is resistant to the sun. The fruits are well transported.
Maristo is resistant to anthracnose. Designed for fresh consumption. The ripening period is 58-60 days. This is one of the most delicious and beautiful watermelons.
Siberian lights
Early cold-resistant grade. It has excellent marketable and tasteful properties, the pulp is very sweet. Fruits are widely elliptical. Weight - 2-5 kg. Thin dark green peel with thin stripes. The pulp is bright red, very juicy. For fresh consumption.
The ripening period is 78-95 days. One of the most sought after varieties. Great for growing under film and in open ground. It is well transported. Productivity - 370 kg / ha. The sowing pattern is 140x100 cm. It is resistant to fusarium.
Erken F1
Ultra-early hybrid of Turkish selection. Fruits are rounded, light green, with dark green stripes. The pulp is juicy, sweet, intense red, crunchy. Transportable fruits with good taste.
The plant has a well-developed leaf apparatus - this protects the fruits from burns. Anthracnose resistance. The ripening period is 56-60 days from the time of emergence. On one plant, an average of 2-3 watermelons. The hybrid is heat-resistant and high-yielding.
Orange Medoc F1
Early hybrid for growing in the middle lane. Fruits are round in shape, on a light green background - dark stripes. Weight - 2-2.5 kg. The pulp is of unusual color - it is orange. A very sweet hybrid. For fresh consumption, this watermelon is a beautiful and delicious dessert. Sugar content - 13%.
Seeds are planted in May. Landing interval: 100x50 cm. Prefers sunny areas. Seeding depth is 3-4 cm. Seedlings appear in 10-14 days. Landing only after exclusion of return of frosts. It requires timely weeding, cultivation, watering and top dressing.
Ultra early
Ultra early grade. Rounded fruits are dark green in color, the stripes are even darker. Weight - 4-6 kg. The pulp is intense red in color, tender, with a granular structure. Very sweet variety. Very resistant to disease and unpretentious.
Seeds are sown in early May. Planting scheme 100x100 cm. From seedlings to fruiting - 80 days. In the southern regions, they sow in open ground in April-May. When growing under a film, a plant with one stalk is formed - side shoots up to 50 cm are removed, all the other ones are pinched over 1-3 leaves.
Kai F1
This precocious hybrid is bred specifically for the northern regions. A hybrid line was created for low temperature and low light conditions. Watermelon is well established in Sweden and Finland. Hybrid is grown under the film and in greenhouses.
The growing season is 70-75 days. Fruits are oval-shaped. Weight - 7-10 kg. The color of the peel is light green, the strips are dark green, intermittent. The pulp has a juicy and sugary, bright raspberry hue. The seeds are small and very few.
Watermelon hybrid is planted under a film using a seedling cultivation method. Seedlings are grown in pots filled with a nutrient mixture. Monthly seedlings are planted when the soil warms up to 12-14 ° C. Fruits are harvested selectively - as ripeness is achieved.
SRD-2
Early high yielding variety. Ultra-ripe watermelon with excellent taste. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew, anthracnose and melon aphids. Fruits are elongated and rounded. Color - light green, stripes - narrow, dark green, prickly. The pulp is grainy, red, sweet and juicy. Weight - 4-5 kg. Bark - medium hard, does not crack. Sugar content - up to 7%.
The ripening period is 55-60 days. Landing in the month of May. Planting scheme - 90x50 cm. 2-3 watermelons grow on one plant. Productivity - up to 300 kg / ha. The fruits retain excellent palatability for 30 days after harvest. Recommended planting density is 6-7 thousand plants per 1 ha. The variety is characterized by keeping quality and transportability.
Gift to the North F1
An early hybrid with a high sugar content. Designed for northern areas. The taste of the fruit is practically not inferior to watermelons grown in the southern regions. Fruits are rounded, light green with dark green prickly stripes. Weight - up to 10 kg. The flesh is crisp and juicy, rich red.
The hybrid is resistant to disease, transportable, not afraid of drought. But watermelons are afraid of night frosts and stagnant water, so they should be covered with film at the beginning of the growing season. Prefers open areas protected from the wind. The vegetation period of the extra early hybrid is from sowing to harvesting, 75-85 days. Landing begins no earlier than the 1-2nd decade of May. Seedlings are planted in mid-June. Productivity, in the presence of irrigation - 300-350 kg / ha.
Surprise
Early grade. This is a surprise from the Kuban breeders. It differs in the original color of the pulp - it is yellow. The pulp is medium density, sweet and juicy. It has almost no seeds. The fruits are round, whitish, with dark green spiky stripes. Weight - 4-4.5 kg.
The variety is resistant to drought. It grows well in the middle lane. Watermelons are distinguished by good keeping quality - they retain taste for up to 2-3 months. Seeds for seedlings are sown in late April. Planting scheme - 100x40 cm. Productivity up to 200 kg / ha. Grows under a film and on an open melon.
Baraka F1
Mid-early Dutch hybrid. It is well stored on melon, transportable - can be transported over long distances, without loss of presentation. Resistant to disease. The fruits are oval, dark green, the stripes are light. The pulp is dark red, not fibrous. The seeds are small. Weight - 11-13 kg.
The ripening period is 72-77 kg. The planting pattern is 180-200x60-80 cm. The seed planting depth is 4-5 cm. The plant is powerful, well leafy - the fruits are reliably protected from sunburn. Productivity up to 300 c / ha. Harvest is especially good with drip irrigation. The hybrid is resistant to fusarium wilt and anthracnose.
Yellow seedless F1
The early ripe hybrid has the original color of the pulp - it is bright yellow. There are practically no seeds in the pulp. The fruits are round, striped. The flesh has a mango flavor. The fruits are eaten fresh, they can also be used to make watermelon honey, desserts, candied fruits.
Landing interval: 50x100 cm. Loves sunny areas. It grows in different climatic zones - it adapts well. It gives decent harvests in the central regions of Russia. The hybrid is not intended for long-term storage.
Anniversary NK F1
Early ripe hybrid with oblong fruits. Attracts gardeners with an original form, excellent taste and unpretentious cultivation. On one plant, 3-4 oval fruits of striped coloring grow. The pulp of a granular structure, juicy, crisp, dense, fragrant, sweet. Very few bones. The length of the fruit is 30-40 cm.
The ripening period is 80-90 days. The landing scheme is 150x70 cm. The hybrid grows well in any climatic conditions - it tolerates both the scorching sun and cool weather. It can be grown even in Siberia.
Other varieties
Pannonia F 1. Early ripe hybrid. It is well transported, resistant to disease, long retains good taste. Round fruits are dark green in color. The pulp is richly red, sugar. Ripening - in 70-74 days. Weight - 3-5 kg.
Rose of the Southeast. Mid-early variety. The spherical fruits are light green in color, the stripes are dark, wide. Weight - 2.5-4.5 kg. Matures in 80 days. Great taste.
The memory of Kholodov. Early grade. Original coloring, light fruits without stripes. Round watermelons are light green, almost white. The pulp is red, tender structure. Weight - 2.8-5.5 kg. The ripening period is 90-110 days. Productivity up to 250 kg / ha. Seeds are large, brown, with black dots.
Volzhanin. Mid-season variety. The shape of the fruit is widely elliptical. Color - light green, with spiky dark green stripes. Dark red granular flesh. Sugar content - up to 7.2%. The ripening period is 85-110 days. Productivity without irrigation is up to 120 kg / ha.
American. Mid-early hybrid. Keeps taste and commodity qualities till 40 days. Resistant to drought and low temperature. Widely elliptic fruits of light green color with green prickly stripes. Red pulp of medium density. Weight up to 4.5 kg. The ripening period is 70-90 kg. Productivity - up to 240 kg / ha.
Northern Lights. Ultra-mature variety. Valued for a friendly harvest. Fruits are rounded, green, without stripes. The pulp is pink, sugar. High commercial quality. Fruits ripen in 65-70 days. Weight - up to 3 kg.
Farmer F 1.Early hybrid. It is well transported, resistant to disease and drought. Round light green fruits with dark stripes. The pulp is red, medium density. Weight up to 3 kg. The ripening period is up to 80 days. From 1 ha can be removed up to 400 c.
Whole leafed. A variety with excellent indicators of taste, marketability, transportability. Resistant to drought and disease. Spherical whitish fruits, without stripes. Delicate granular flesh of red color. Weight - up to 5 kg. Ripening - up to 90 days. On 1 ha, you can grow up to 40 tons.
Tulip. High-yielding early grade. Appreciated for its resistance to low spring temperatures. Great taste and good commercial quality. Spherical black-green fruits. The pulp is a delicate granular structure, red. Weight - up to 3 kg. Ripening - in 80 days.
Majestic. High-yielding early hybrid. You can get from 1 ha to 85 tons of watermelons. Resistant to powdery mildew and other diseases. Elongated smooth fruits are light green in color, the strips are dark green. The pulp is red. Sunflower seeds are brown, small. Matures in 80-82 days.
Pet. Mid-season variety. Use fresh. It retains great taste for 30-40 days. Shirokoelliptichesky fruits of green color, strips - darker. Weight - up to 3.5 kg. Maturation occurs in 70-85 days. From 1 ha, you can get up to 300 centners of watermelons.
Dealer F 1. Mid-early hybrid. Great taste. Resistant to heat and disease. Fruits weighing up to 8 kg, shape - elliptical. The color is green, the stripes are darker, blurry. The pulp is dark red. Fruits ripen in 65-85 days. From 1 ha get up to 350 c.
Bingo. Mid-early variety of Polish selection. Perfectly transported over long distances. Rounded fruits are light green in color with green spots. Thin peel, small seeds. The pulp is granular, dark red. Weight - 8-12 kg. The ripening period is 64-76 days. Productivity 190-240 kg / ha.
Galaxy. Mid-early variety with good taste. Rounded smooth fruits are light green in color, the strips are prickly, dark green. The pulp is red, medium density. The seeds are small, dark brown. Weight - up to 5 kg. Sugar - 8.9%. Matures in 68-75 days. Productivity - up to 250 kg / ha.
Earthling. Early grade. It is affected by powdery mildew, and is also not resistant to anthracnose. The elongated spherical fruits are light green in color, the strips are wide, green. The pulp is granular, pink. Weight up to 6 kg. Ripens in 75-85 days. Productivity - up to 350 kg / ha.
Celebration F 1. Mid-season hybrid. Elongated elliptical fruits. The skin color is light yellow, the stripes are dark green, narrow. The pulp is light red, granular. Resistant to Fusarium. Weight - up to 6 kg.
Black Prince. Mid-late variety. Transportable, retains commercial quality for up to 50 days. Resistant to temperature fluctuations. Cylindrical dark green fruits. Red medium density pulp. Weight - 3-9 kg. The ripening period is from 72 to 100 days. 150-350 kg / ha.
Yarilo. Early grade. Seeds can germinate at low temperatures. Resistant to disease. Spherical and spherical oblate fruits of dark green color. Red juicy pulp. Weight - 3-5 kg. Ripening - up to 80 days. Productivity up to 300 c / ha.
Irinka F 1.An early hybrid with excellent palatability. Disease resistant. Suitable for making candied fruit. Fruits are rounded, green, stripes are dark and thin. Sugar content - 12%. Matures in 80-85 days. From one plant you can get 10-15 kg of watermelons.
Peasant. Universal medium-late variety with high commercial qualities. Oval fruits are light green in color with dark stripes. Thick peel. The pulp is granular structure, red. Weight - 5-8 kg. Matures in 100-105 days.
Odyssey F 1. Early hybrid. Widely elliptic fruits are light yellow in color; the strips are dark green, wide and blurry. The pulp is pink-red. Maturation occurs in 75-85 days. From 1 hectare it is possible to get 160-270 c.
Extraordinary. Mid-season variety with good taste. Oval smooth fruits of dark green color. The pulp is granular, red, juicy. Weight - up to 3.7 kg. Productivity - 150-340 kg / ha.
Pannonia F 1. Early ripe hybrid. Weight - 3-5 kg.
Coral. Ultra-mature variety. For fresh consumption, and also suitable for salting, you can cook watermelon honey. Very tasty watermelons. Fruits are spherical, black-green. The pulp is bright red, juicy and grainy. Weight - 2-3 kg. Ripening in 70-77 days.
Volgogradec cattle 90. An early variety resistant to drought. Weight - 3-6 kg. Shirokoelliptichesky fruits of light green color, strips - green, prickly. Ripening - from 65 to 78 days. With 1 hectare removed to 300 c watermelons.
Delicious F 1. Early ripe drought tolerant hybrid. Saves product data for up to 30 days. Rounded, green-striped fruits. Sugar, red and raspberry pulp. Weight - 1.5-3.8 kg. The ripening period is up to 90 days. Productivity - up to 300 kg / ha.
Prince. Early grade. Spherical fruits are light green in color with dark stripes. The pulp is bright crimson, very sweet and tender. The variety is characterized by very high transportability. It tolerates drought. Disease resistance. Ripening - 65-73 days.
Lezhebok honey F 1. Early ripe, drought tolerant hybrid. High sugar content. Transportable. Round fruits are light green in color. Weight - 1.9-3.8 kg. Matures in 60-80 days.
Montenegrin. Early ripe, universal grade. Suitable for fresh and salty consumption. The shape is spherical, the color is black-green. The pulp is tender, red. Resistance to drought. Weight - 2.5-3 kg. It grows well in light fertile soils.
Sinchevsky. Mid-season variety. Spherical shape. The skin is light green in color and the stripes are dark green. The flesh is an intense crimson color, granular structure. Weight - 3.3-6.5 kg.
Which grade to choose? Memo to the gardener
Thanks to breeders, gardeners choose from a huge number of varieties - the most suitable for themselves. They all differ from each other, so we have prepared a small table that will help in choosing a variety of watermelon:
Variety Types | Varieties and hybrids |
The most fruitful - from 35 to 100 t / ha | Sugar Baby, Crimson Sweet, Charleston Gray, Delicacy F1, Wisp, Chill |
Early ripening - 60-80 days. | Sugar kid, Honey giant, Dumara F1, Twinkle, Zenith, Lunar, Charleston Gray, Winner 395, Top Gun F1, Producer |
Mid-season - 80-90 days | Astrakhan, Black Prince, Volzhanin, Crimson Sweet, Delicacy F1, Imbar F1, Icarus |
Late - more than 90 days | Chill, King of Red, Melitopol 60 |
Seedless yellow | Lunar, Imbar F1, Yellow Buttercup F1 |
Seedless red | Red King, Regus F1, Prince Hamlet F1, Majestic F1, Sandai Special, F1 Sagas |
The sweetest | Melitopol 60, Winner 395, Bykovsky - 22, Astrakhan |
The largest | Carolina Cross, Russian size, Palladin F1, Astrakhan, Crimson Glory F1, Charleston Gray |
For open ground | Melitopol 142, Rose of the Southeast, Radiant, Astrakhan, Yarilo, Volgar, Spark |
For gardeners who decide to plant watermelons, the following tips are suitable: select the best varieties for your climate, soil, irrigation. Focus on your preferences - choose the shape, color and “favorite size” to your liking. Pay attention to the thickness of the peel, the structure of the pulp, the size of the seeds - for many, these nuances are also very important.
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