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Variety description:

Ripening time from emergence: 70-81 days.
The fruit is round or slightly oblong in shape with a smooth surface.
The color is green, the pattern consists of spike-like stripes of dark green color.
The flesh is bright red, very sweet and juicy.
The average weight of a watermelon: 8-10 kg.

Crimson Suite

Variety description:

Ripening time from emergence: 67-82 days
The fruit is round, the surface is smooth
In color and pattern, it is very similar to Astrakhan, only it shines more distinctly in the light.
Has soft sweet flesh
Average weight of watermelon: 4-5 kg

Crimson glory F1

Variety description:

rounded fruit
It is resistant to diseases, has a fairly long shelf life, tolerates transportation well.
Average weight of a watermelon: 12-15 kg

Madera F1

Variety description:

Ripening time from emergence: 70 days
The fruit is round or slightly elongated
The color of the peel is light green, the pattern is in the form of spots and stripes.
The pulp has a juicy crunch and a sweet taste.
Average weight of watermelon: 6-8 kg

Charleston gray

Variety description:

The fruit is oblong in shape, a bit like a zucchini
The color of the peel is light green, without patterns
The flesh is monotonously red in color, characterized by the ability to retain a fresh sweet taste for a long time.
Average weight of a watermelon: 12 kg

Chill

Variety description:

Ripening time from emergence: 85-97 days
The fruit is spherical
Dark green color with light spots
The flesh is bright red, with a sweet taste
Average weight of a watermelon: 7 kg

Photon

Variety description:

The fruit is slightly oblong
The crust has a bright light green color, a pattern in the form of green stripes
Has soft flesh
Average weight of a watermelon: 4 kg

Skorik

Variety description:

Fruit shape - ball
Thick rind, dark green. Drawing in the form of dark broken lines
The pulp is exceptionally tender
Average weight of a watermelon: 3 kg

spark

Variety description:

Ripening time from emergence: 71-87 days
The fruit is perfectly spherical
Color is black-green, without visible patterns. The crust is thin
Flesh tender, red
Average weight of a watermelon: 2 kg

sugar baby

Variety description:

Ripening time from emergence: 75-85 days
The fruits are round.
Fruit color dark green
The flesh is bright red, very sweet
Average weight of a watermelon: 4 kg

Gift of the Sun

Variety description:

Ripening time from emergence: 67-73 days
Fruits are oblong
The color of the peel is yellow, reminiscent of a melon or pumpkin
The flesh is usually red, tender and sweet.
Average weight of a watermelon: 4 kg.

Perhaps, since childhood, everyone is familiar with such a juicy and large berry as a watermelon. And, most likely, having heard the name of this plant, the vast majority of people imagine red juicy pulp with black seeds, framed by a green peel. It looks like the most common variety of this berry - Astrakhan. It is he who prevails on the shelves of shops and markets.

However, in addition to the classic, in our view of the Astrakhan variety of watermelons, you can meet others that differ not only in appearance, but also in taste. If you delve into the topic, then more than 1200 varieties of this plant are known. Some of them are similar to each other, but there are some of the most exclusive varieties of watermelon.

Did you know? Watermelon is 92% water. Therefore, in the summer heat, it is a pleasure to eat it. Also, according to research, after an intense workout, watermelon will saturate the body with moisture more efficiently than the same glass of water.

black watermelon

One of the most exclusive varieties of watermelon is Densuke. It has a round shape, a glossy black peel, but lacks the usual "watermelon" stripes. The flesh of such a watermelon is bright red and sugary sweet.

Black watermelon is grown in only one place on the planet - in Japan, on the island of Hokkaido. This variety was bred in the mid-1980s in the city of Toma. It is considered an exclusive species, due to the limited yield. In this regard, today, black watermelon is the most expensive berry in the world.

On average, a crop of 10,000 pieces of this variety of watermelons is harvested per year. Not many people can afford to buy it, since the cost of a berry is about $ 250. It can also be purchased at worldwide auctions, where there have been cases of selling such watermelons for 3200-6300 dollars apiece.

The Japanese decided not to stop there and brought out varieties of black watermelon - without seeds and with yellow flesh. But they are no longer considered the original Densuke black watermelon variety.

The Sugar baby watermelon variety, bred in France, is considered the oldest and most popular early watermelon in the world. Seeds are sown at the end of April, and 75-85 days pass from the moment of germination to ripening.

Suga baby watermelon has a round shape, dark green skin with dark stripes and bright red flesh. The flesh of this watermelon is very sweet, tender and grainy, and the small seeds in it are few and black in color. The weight of berries, on average, is 3.5-4.5 kg.

The Shuga baby watermelon variety can be grown in the northern regions, as it is very unpretentious. Requires moderate watering, which is especially important during the ripening period. The variety is usually grown in film greenhouses. In culinary terms, Shuga baby is good for salting.

Important! If yellow streaks are visible in the cut of the watermelon, there is a high probability of the presence of nitrates. These chemicals can cause severe poisoning of the human body.

Yellow watermelon was obtained by crossing an ordinary watermelon with a wild one. Thus, it turned out that outwardly such a berry is no different from an ordinary watermelon, but the flesh has a rich yellow color. There are very few seeds in this variety of watermelon. The fruits of yellow watermelon are round and oval.

This green-skinned variety is native to Thailand, but is also very popular in Spain. Breeders have bred a variety whose skin is green with faint stripes, and the flesh is characterized by yellow color (caused by a large amount of carotenoids that affect intercellular metabolism).

Yellow watermelon is of great interest to people on various diets. Its calorie content is only 38 kcal. The composition of the berry contains a lot of vitamin A, folic acid, calcium, iron. In this regard, this variety is considered beneficial for health: it improves eyesight, strengthens the immune system, improves the condition of nails and hair, and is beneficial for people suffering from anemia and anemia.

Outlandish for many people, a square watermelon is not a miracle of genetic engineering or selection. In fact, they are formed from the fruits of ordinary varieties. How to form a berry into such a shape was invented in the 1980s in Japan. The authors of the idea just wanted to make the transportation of watermelons more convenient.

When the watermelon reaches about 6-10 cm in diameter, it is placed in a transparent plastic cubic box. Square Japanese watermelons require a lot of attention, and farmers spend a lot of effort, because each instance must be taken care of separately.

The trouble is that the watermelon needs to be corrected in such a way that the strips are beautifully arranged along the edges. It is necessary to monitor the timeliness of watering and fertilizing so that the watermelon is right size. It is important not to miss the time when the berry is ripe, as it should not grow too large. Otherwise, not only the watermelon itself will crack, but also the box in which it developed.

Due to the fact that standard boxes of the same size are used to grow square watermelons, the fruits often do not ripen. After all, watermelon berries tend to have a different size by nature. It turns out that the taste of such a watermelon is not always good. So if you need a tasty and juicy watermelon, you are more likely to choose it among the fruits of a rounded shape.

Marbled watermelon is so called because of the pattern on its peel - dark green veins on a light background. There are several varieties of marble watermelon. For example, French breeders bred the Charleston Gray variety, and Russian breeders bred the Honey Giant. The culture itself is disease resistant and easily tolerates drought.

Marble watermelon often has an oblong shape and weighs from 5 to 15 kg. The flesh of such a watermelon is pink or red and contains very few seeds. The taste of marbled watermelon is excellent.

Marble watermelons can be stored for a long time and tolerate transportation well.

Did you know? Many useful qualities are attributed to watermelons, due to which this berry has a beneficial effect.on the human body. Watermelon contains fibers that promote good digestion and intestinal motility. Due to the saturation with potassium, nitric oxide and lycopene, watermelon is also good for kidney function.

Watermelon "Moon and Stars" got its name due to the external color. The peel has a dark green color, on which yellow spots protrude. Small spots are stars, large spots are small moons. The foliage also has yellow spots.

The fruits grow quite large, up to 7-14 kg. The ripening period, from germination to ripeness, is 90 days. The pulp of the fruit is juicy and aromatic. The color of the pulp of this variety is both red and yellow.

Another unusual type of watermelon is the white watermelon. Watermelon of the American variety Navajo Winter has an almost white skin. The flesh in such a watermelon can be both pink and red, but in any case, it is very sweet and crispy. The variety is drought tolerant. Fruits can be stored up to 4 months

White, such watermelons are not only the color of the skin, but also the color of the pulp. The white flesh of a watermelon looks quite strange, at least to most people. Such a hybrid species is obtained by crossing wild and cultivated varieties.

There is an unusual watermelon that has red flesh and yellow skin. The variety is called "Gift of the Sun" and was bred in 2004. The peel has a golden yellow solid color, or is complemented by noticeable orange stripes. The flesh is bright red, juicy, grainy, tender and very sweet. The seeds are black. Outwardly, "Gift of the Sun", because of the yellow peel, looks more like a pumpkin.

From the moment of emergence, the berry ripens for 68-75 days. The mass of round fruits reaches 3.5-4.5 kg.

Astrakhan(1977) - classic oval-rounded striped watermelon. Yield records in Soviet times were set on it. On irrigation it was possible to get up to 120 tons from 1 ha. Ripens 70-85 days after germination. The fruit is round or slightly oblong in shape, with a smooth surface, weighing 8-10 kg. The bark is green, the pattern is in the form of spike-like stripes of dark green color. The flesh is bright red, very sweet and juicy. The most delicious and sweet fruits ripen in late August - early September. In a severe drought, voids can form in the fruits that do not affect the taste. Resistant to disease, tolerates transportation well, stored for two to two and a half months.

blessed (2010)

Bykovsky 22(1955) - mid-season (85-90 days) variety of the Bykovskaya melon experimental breeding station (Russia). The fruits are spherical, smooth, medium in size, weighing 5-14 kg. The stripes are narrow, slightly spiky. The bark is flexible, durable, up to 1.5 cm thick. The flesh is bright pink, granular, sweet, juicy. Seeds are large and brown. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew and Fusarium, transportable. The keeping quality is average.

Volzhanin(2004) - a transportable variety, ripens on 80-85 days from the moment of germination. The plants are long climbing (the length of the main lash is more than 3 meters), with narrow-lobed, strongly dissected leaves, resistant to drought, low temperatures and diseases. The fruit is broadly elliptical in shape, with a smooth surface, weighing 8-20 kg. The bark is light green with dark green spiny stripes of medium width, occasionally closing. The bark is of medium thickness, strong, bending when pressed. The flesh of the fruit is intense red, granular, tender, juicy, very sweet. The seeds are small, brown, with a pattern in the form of a black rim, spout and specks. Weight of 1000 seeds 45 - 50g. Productivity is 300 kg per hundred square meters.

Pulse(2004) - a promising productive variety (fruits ripen in 75-80 days), resistant to drought. The plant is long-branched, the length of the main lash is up to 4 m. Fruits weighing 7-14 kg, with a strong bark, red, very sweet pulp, are well transported. The value of the variety is friendly ripening, the variety ripens together, and if you immediately remove the first ripened fruits, the plants will give a second wave of harvest. The variety is useful to gardeners who decide to make money on the sale of watermelons.

Caravan F1(2009) - a hybrid of the company "Nunems" (USA). Fruits are oblong-oval, green-striped, with red pulp. Well transported.

Crimson Wonder(2006) - harvest variety, ripens 85-90 days after germination. The fruits are large, weighing 10-12 kg, sweet, with magnificent red, tender, with small seeds, pulp. The bark is light green with dark stripes. Fruit transportability is good. The variety is disease resistant.

Crimson Record F1 (2010)

Carolyn F1(2010) - a hybrid with elongated fruits, green bark with stripes, red flesh.

Candy F1(2011) - early hybrid with oval striped fruits (type Crimson Sweet). The fruits are homogeneous, the average weight is 9-12 kg, however, in optimal conditions cultivation can reach 15-17 kg. The unusually powerful growth energy, especially in the initial phases of plant growth, allows you to get a decent harvest even under bad weather conditions. With sparse crops (or with sufficient nutrition), it simultaneously forms several fruits on one bush. The high palatability of the pulp is combined with its delicate granular structure, an unusually sweet taste is a feature of this hybrid. Seeds are small, dark brown. Suitable for cultivation in open ground and under film covers of all types. This hybrid forms a powerful leaf cover, which perfectly protects the fruits from the sun.

Kimara(2001) - a variety of the company "Easy Semen", gives a harvest for 85-90 days from the emergence of seedlings. The main stem is long. The fruit is broadly elliptical, weighing 4.8-6.6 kg. The bark is thick. The pulp is dark red, dense, tasty (sugar content 8.1%). Seeds brown, small. Seed yield - 0.5%. Fruits after harvesting remain marketable for 2.5 weeks.

Lotus(1990) - a variety of the All-Russian Research Institute of irrigated melon growing. Ripens on 70-77 days from the moment of emergence of shoots. Productivity at an irrigation of 400-500 kg/sotka. Fruits weighing 3.5 - 4.0 kg, tasty (sugars up to 9%), keeping quality, can be stored for 60 days, transportable. Anthracnose resistant.

Madison F1(2010) - vigorous hybrid. Plants form a powerful vegetative mass, providing optimal foliar nutrition and protecting fruits from sunburn. On each lash grows up to three standard round-oval fruits 28x25cm in size, and weighing 10-13 kg. The thickness of the peel ensures good transportation over long distances. The pulp is rich red in color, tender, thin texture, high in sugars. The hybrid bears well on rich soils, with regular watering and a balanced diet.

Nelson F1 (2010)

Extraordinary(1993) - productive variety obtained by crossing varieties Charleston Gray and Melitopol. Spectacular large, weighing up to 15 kg, dark green, elongated, oval-cylindrical fruits with red tasty pulp ripen on the 85th day from the moment of germination. After removal, they are stored for a month. It tolerates stressful conditions, but in severe drought it can produce pear-shaped fruits. Responds well to watering.
Osceola(1993) - the crop begins to be harvested after 95-98 days from mass shoots. The plant is long-branched. The fruits are large, weighing up to 20 kg, with a strong bark and intense pink, sweet, tasty pulp. They tolerate transportation well, are stored for up to 3 months.

Palladin F1(2007) - a hybrid of the company "Sakata" (Japan). The fruits are large, round-oval, weighing up to 20 kg, with tasty, sweet pulp. They are not stored for a long time and require quick cleaning. Resistant to fusarium and anthracnose.

Kholodov's gift- medium-late transportable, maturing variety (95-110 days). The fruits are elongated-spherical, weighing 4-5 kg. The stripes are narrow, dark green, slightly spiny. The pulp is densely pink or raspberry, dense, juicy, sweet. Seeds are small, light brown. Weakly affected by powdery mildew, moderately by anthracnose. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Spring(2004) - productive variety (up to 450 kg per hundred), resistant to fusarium, anthracnose and adverse conditions. The fruits ripen on the 85th day, stored for about 3 months.

Royal Jubilee F1- a hybrid of the company "Simenis" (USA-Holland) with elongated, exceptionally sweet and tasty, very large striped fruits. Ripens on the 95th day. Transportable. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Svyatoslav (2009)

Celebration F1(2007) - one of the most vigorous and hardy hybrids of the Syngenta company (USA). The first fruits ripen on the 70th day from the moment of mass shoots. Seeds used for sowing are large, those formed in fruits are small. The fruits are elongated, green-striped, weighing 10-12 kg. The pulp is very bright, dense, tasty. Lies 10-12 days.

Sinchevsky(1991) - mid-season (85-95 days), maturing variety. The plant is long-branched. The fruits are large, spherical, weighing 6-18 kg. The flesh of the fruit is intensely pink, tender, very sweet. The bark is smooth, with rare mesh elements, light green in color and a pattern in the form of spiny, occasionally interlocking dark green stripes. The pulp is intensely raspberry, granular, tender, very sweet, juicy. Seeds are small, black. Without irrigation it gives up to 400 kg per hundred square meters, on irrigation - 600 kg.

Stimulus(1997) - mid-season variety (85-90 days) for pickling and fresh consumption in August and early September. Fruits weighing up to 15 kg, with very strong bark and bright pink, excellent taste pulp. Differs in stable productivity, good taste, transportability, keeping quality of fruits.

Favorite

(2010) - created at the Bykovskaya melon experimental breeding station. Similar to Kholodok, but more plastic to growing conditions, resistant to stress and ripens two weeks earlier.

Jubilee 72(1977) - mid-season (88-95 days) variety for outdoor cultivation. Fruits are elongated-spherical in shape, smooth with narrow, dark green stripes, weighing 3-10 kg. The flesh is intense pink, sweet, tender, granular. Seeds are large and creamy. Diseases are affected in a weak degree. The keeping quality is average, transportability is good.

Late varieties and hybrids of watermelon

Spring- a variety intended for cultivation in open ground, greenhouses, including winter ones, and tunnels. The leaves are large, the main lash is long, the lateral ones are of medium length. Well formed on the trellis. Differs in amicable fructification (harvesting of fruits is carried out in 105 days). Fruit weighing 2.0-3 kg, elongated-spherical, with a smooth surface. The background of the bark is olive green, the pattern is a dense, inconspicuous green grid. The flesh is bright red, granular, tender, sweet, juicy. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Delight(2008) - excellent early variety. Ripens 95-100 days after germination. The plant is medium-sized. The fruit is round, weighing 5-9 kg. Surface with dark green stripes. The flesh is bright red, granular, tender, very sweet juicy.

Icarus(1999) is a drought-resistant, transportable high-yielding variety created at the Bykovskaya melon breeding experimental station. Ripens at 88-110 days. The main lash is long, up to 4 m. The fruit weighs 3-3.4 kg (up to 16 kg), dark green, with dark green faint stripes. The bark is very strong. The flesh is red with a raspberry hue, very sweet. Seeds small, brown. Harvest on dry land up to 165 kg per hundred square meters. The fruits are suitable for salting, have good transportability and keeping quality: they are stored in a cool room for about 5 months (until March). The variety is susceptible to anthracnose.

Bush 334(1997) - late-ripening (98-110 days) variety with limited shoot growth, large fruits and good yield. Unlike long-climbing watermelons, the bush plant consists of 3-5 shoots up to 80 cm long, therefore it does not take up much space on the melon. Only one fruit weighing up to 8 kg is formed on each stem. The bark is very strong, the flesh is pink, dense, granular, of good taste. The fruits have good transportability and keeping quality (until the New Year), are used fresh and for pickling. The variety is resistant to many diseases. A feature of bush watermelons is very strong seeds. Before sowing, they must be soaked.

Melania F1(2010) - a stress-resistant hybrid of the most demanded type of watermelon on the market. Early, ripens 80-82 days after germination. The plants are very healthy and adapt to different growing conditions. The fruits are oval, very uniform in size (23x40 cm), average weight 9-12 kg. The main color of the fruit is green, the stripes are wide, dark green. The flesh is dark red, crispy, the seeds are small. The fruits are well adapted for transportation. The recommended standing density is 9-10 thousand plants/ha.

Chill(1990) - the most common of the late-ripening domestic varieties. It was created at the Bykovskaya gourd experimental breeding station. The first fruits ripen in 100 days. The plant is powerful, with large leaves, long-leaved, the length of the main lash is more than 5 m, so the plants are placed according to the scheme 70x150 cm. green, medium width stripes and intense red, with a pink tint, very sweet flesh. Productivity - 300 kg per hundred square meters. The fruits do not overripe on melons, are well transported, stored for more than 3 months, provided that they were removed by hand, placed on racks with soft bedding in a dry room with a temperature of 0 + 10 ° C. The fruits are mostly consumed fresh, but they can also be salted and pickled. In a severe drought, after ripening, watermelons are slightly fried. Can be grown through seedlings (sowing seeds at the end of April). When grown in a greenhouse, the plants are tied to a trellis, all side shoots are removed to a height of 50 cm, the next ones are pinched over 1-3 leaves. Watering is moderate, especially during fruit ripening. Susceptible to an average degree to anthracnose, powdery mildew, fusarium.

Black Prince(2009) - medium-late (85-95 days from germination to maturity) variety intended for cultivation in film greenhouses and open ground, with excellent taste. The fruits are cylindrical, weighing 7-9 kg, with dark green, elastic bark of medium thickness and bright red, very sweet (sugar content up to 10.4%) pulp. Seeds are medium, black. Sowing for seedlings is carried out at the end of April, they are planted in a permanent place at the age of 35 days. In a greenhouse, they are grown in the same way as Kholodok. Anniversary - a late-ripening variety of watermelon. The fruits are oval, 60 cm long and 30 cm in diameter. The pulp is fragrant. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

The work of breeders now gives us the opportunity to grow in central Russia and more northern regions not only the usual fruits and vegetables, but also such a heat-loving crop as watermelon. Today, minke whales are grown even in northern latitudes. Ripe fruits can not boast of huge size, but have juicy pulp and sweet taste.

Where to start if you decide to grow watermelons on your site? The success of the event directly depends on the right variety. And of course, you should study the agricultural technology of culture, if you have not had such experience. Heroes of the day today

The best varieties of watermelons

Early varieties of watermelons

It makes no sense to explain the popularity of early watermelon varieties. And so it is clear that everyone would like to open the season for eating this berry as early as possible. Specialists tried and pleased us with the early varieties bred. Let's give brief description the very best of them.

Turbo F1

Refers to ultra early hybrids. Ripening occurs in just 55 days. The plant is characterized as a powerful hybrid with strong developed roots. At drip irrigation forms 4-5 ovaries on each lash. The fruits are oval in shape, dark green in color with light stripes, weighing from 9 to 15 kg. The pulp has a very pleasant taste.

Ataman F1

A hybrid variety that matures in 70 to 85 days. The plant has a powerful root system and developed leaves. The fruits are elliptical, green, the stripes are weakly expressed. The flesh is bright red, has a rich sweet taste. The variety is high-yielding, the fruits have a long shelf life.

Farao F1

Ripens as much as the previous hybrid. The berries are elongated. Their color is dark green with light green stripes. The skin is thin, shiny in appearance. In the scarlet pulp there are maroon bones. Suitable for growing on any soil. The variety is disease resistant. The weight of 1 fruit reaches a maximum of 6 kg.

Karistan F1

Another early variety suitable for cultivation in most climatic zones of Russia. The plant is strong, with a powerful root system. The shape of the berry is oval, the crust is shiny, smooth, the color can be either dark green or light. The standard weight is 3-5 kg, individual specimens can reach 12 kg. The pulp is dense, juicy, tasty.

Producer

The ripening of berries occurs at 65-70 days. Suitable for greenhouses and open ground. The fruits are round, with alternating dark and light green stripes. The crust is thin, the pulp is granular in structure, sugary. The average fruit weight is 7-9 kg. The variety is high-yielding, resistant to diseases.

Red Star F1

The culture is intended for planting in open and closed ground. This is an early hybrid with a growing season of 60-65 days. The skin is dark green in color. The fruits grow rounded. The variety does not require special care and is disease resistant. The flesh is dark red, sweet. In the middle lane in early spring film cover is used.

Early varieties are ideal for growing in the Moscow region, Siberia and the Urals, as they have a good growth rate, disease resistance and high yields.

Varieties for central Russia

To get a full-fledged harvest of watermelons in central Russia, you need to choose early-ripening varieties, the emphasis is on this. Do not chase huge sizes, due to climatic conditions, you still will not get large fruits. If you grow watermelons for yourself, transportability indicators or the color of the berries are also not important to you.

Pay attention to the following representatives of melons and gourds:

Romanza F1

Mid-early hybrid from the moment of sowing ripens in 76 days. The fruits are rounded, with an average weight of 9-12 kg. The flesh is pink-red, sugary, with very small seeds. The variety sets fruits well and gives a high yield. During the season, watermelons can be obtained from one plant three times.

Bomb F1

High-yielding mid-early hybrid. Fruits are oval, large, average weight - 11-13 kg. With a rare planting, the berries grow even larger. Green skin with dark stripes. The pulp is tasty, sweet. Does not require frequent watering. The fruits have a long shelf life.

Icarus

The variety is considered medium late. From sowing to fruiting takes 90-110 days. The shape of the fruit is round-ellipsoid. Their weight varies from 6 to 16 kg. The peel is dense, medium thickness, dark green. The stripes are almost invisible. The pulp is raspberry in color, sugary, with a small amount of seeds. A feature of the variety can be considered a long shelf life of the crop.

Astrakhan watermelon

Grown throughout Russia, it is considered an unpretentious and productive mid-early variety. The fruits have a long shelf life and good transportability. The culture is very disease resistant. The shape of the fruit is round or oblong. The main background of the skin is dark green, it has light stripes. The pulp is red, juicy, fragrant. The mass of fruits is from 8 to 10 kg.

Melania F1

Refers to early hybrids, ripening 80 days after germination. The variety is strong, resistant to diseases and changing weather conditions. Fruits are oval, weighing 8-10 kg and more. In order for the crop to ripen in the middle lane, cultivation under a non-woven covering material is recommended. For seedlings, seeds are sown in pots towards the end of April. The hybrid has excellent palatability.

Vizier F1

Hybrid with an average term of maturing. The grade gives a plentiful harvest, easily transfers transportation. The fruits are elongated. From the moment of sowing to harvesting, 68-72 days pass. It has strong roots and a powerful leaf apparatus. The fruits are uniform in size, with an average weight of 10-14 kg. The surface of the peel is bright green with uniform dark stripes. The skin is thick and shiny. The pulp is firm, dark red, sugary.

Crimson Suite

An ideal sugar variety for growing in central Russia, it has a super early ripening time. It takes 70-80 days from the moment of sowing to harvesting. Under ideal growing conditions, fruit weight can vary from 5 to 12 kg. The shape of the watermelon is slightly oblong, dark green in color. Lighter stripes run along the main background. The pulp changes color during ripening from pink to red, sweet to taste. The variety is resistant to diseases, can grow in dry soils.

Kimara

The variety is an improved variety of Crimson Sweet. Productive, high yielding plant. It has large elliptical fruits weighing 13-15 kg. Kimera belongs to mid-early varieties, 75-80 days pass from the moment of germination to ripening.

The color of the peel is light green with dark green stripes. The pulp is sweet, crispy, rich red. In terms of sugar content, minke whale is superior to Crimson Sweet.

Tamerlane F1

High-yielding mid-late variety (Krimson suite type). It is successfully grown in beds, but the plants require shelter. The variety is adapted for cultivation in various climatic zones. The ripening period is 95 days from the moment of emergence of seedlings. The plant grows with a strong stem. The fruits are oval, their color alternates between light and dark stripes of green. The average weight of watermelons is 12-14 kg. The pulp is red, dense, has no voids. Culture loves drip irrigation.

The main attention is paid to how many days pass from the beginning of fruit set to their ripening. This information is usually indicated on the packaging. Mid-late varieties of watermelons are also grown in the middle lane, but in greenhouse conditions, using the seedling method.

Varieties of watermelons for the Moscow region, for open ground

If there is no greenhouse on your site, then when planting watermelons, you should pay attention to varieties that can really be grown in open ground. Since the summer in the Moscow region is not very hot and rather short, it is advisable to select early early ripening varieties and grow them in seedlings. Consider the following candidates:

Suga Baby

Sugar baby matures in 65-70 days. The fruits are perfectly rounded and dark green in color. The skin is thin. The pulp has a granular texture, sugary taste. The fruits are medium-sized, weighing from 1 to 6 kg. The variety is adapted to different climatic conditions. It can be grown outdoors and under film cover.

Maristo F1

A new hybrid variety with early maturation. The growing season lasts 58-60 days. The variety is resistant to fusarium and anthracnose. Fruits weigh 9-11 kg, have a dark green color with light stripes. The pulp is dense, rich in color, sugary and aromatic. The crop is subject to long-term storage and tolerates transportation well. Ripening is friendly.

Erken F1

Ultra-early, fruitful, reliable hybrid. The variety was bred recently. The best yield results are obtained with the seedling method of planting using thermoses. It is resistant to diseases, does not require special care. Stably fructifies under various weather conditions. The fruits are round, weighing from 8 to 10 kg. The light green background is covered with dark stripes. The flesh is sweet and crisp, dark red in color.

Baraka F1

The hybrid was bred for outdoor cultivation. With the seedling method of planting, ripening occurs in 2 months or a little longer, with direct sowing 72-77 days. The average fruit weight is 11-13 kg. The hybrid has deep red flesh with a high sugar content and small seeds. Fruits are oval-shaped, perfectly stored.

Anniversary

The hybrid is intended for growing in a greenhouse, but can also grow in open ground. The variety is considered medium ripe, about 95 days pass before ripening. When planting in open ground, they are grown in seedlings. Can be used in both southern and northern latitudes. Fruits of an oval form, weighing up to 10 kg. The color alternates between light and dark green stripes. The pulp is tender, sugary, rich scarlet color.

Be sure to use a film cover when growing watermelons in the Moscow region. This is especially true in the spring when the nights are cold and there can be unexpected frosts.

For the Urals and Siberia - what varieties of watermelons are grown in Siberia

The miracles of selection today make it possible to grow watermelons even in risky farming areas - in Siberia and the Urals. When breeding varieties for these regions, the need for the culture to endure difficult weather conditions, withstand low temperatures, and ripen in a short time was taken into account. summer period. For cold regions, the following varieties are most suitable:

Chill

This name is due to the qualities of this berry. The variety calmly tolerates low temperatures, up to small frosts. The bushes are very powerful, the main shoot can grow up to 5 m in length.

The fruits are spherical, slightly elongated. The average weight is from 5 to 7 kg. The main color of the peel is greenish, a weak mesh is noticeable on it. Dark stripes run along the main background.

The pulp is rich red, sweet, contains large brown seeds.

In care and storage, the variety is unpretentious. It takes 85-97 days from the moment of germination to harvest.

Siberian lights

Early ripe variety with medium-sized fruits weighing 2.5-5 kg. It takes 80 days from germination to maturity. Bred specifically for cold regions. It tolerates drought and low temperatures well. It can be grown in open and closed ground.

The variety is high-yielding and resistant to Fusarium. Watermelons are round in shape, dark green in color. The pulp is juicy, tasty, few seeds.

In Siberia and the Urals, varieties intended for central Russia can also be planted. In this case, watermelons are necessarily planted by seedlings and subsequently grown in a greenhouse. Otherwise, the harvest will either not have time to ripen, or will not meet your expectations with its size and taste.

Varieties of watermelon with yellow flesh

Varieties of watermelon with yellow flesh are in no way inferior to traditional varieties in taste, but at the same time they look very original. If you want to surprise your guests not only by growing a watermelon with my own hands, but also its unusual appearance - pay attention to crop varieties with yellow flesh that are suitable for your region.

Lunar

An early ripe hybrid bred in Astrakhan. The name of the variety speaks for itself, since the half slices of watermelon are very reminiscent of the moon in their appearance. The fruits are not very large in size, the average weight is 3-4 kg. From the outside, the watermelon looks like its counterparts, which have red flesh, and its smell resembles the aroma of the Astrakhan watermelon.

The pulp is juicy and tender, contains a minimum number of seeds. The taste is sweet, with a slight lemon note. The variety belongs to early ripening species, the fruits ripen for about 90 days. Seedlings are planted for seedlings at the end of April, and after 30 days, plants are planted in open ground.

Surprise

It grows well in central Russia under a film cover, an early ripe variety. Refers to hybrids with yellow flesh. The fruits are oval, light green in color with dark stripes. The pulp has almost no seeds, juicy, sweetish. The fruit gains a mass of 4-4.5 kg even with a small number of sunny days. Grown by seedlings in open ground. The harvested crop is perfectly preserved for 2-3 months.

Yellow seedless F1

The name of the variety speaks for itself. This is a hybrid novelty with round fruits of medium size. The hybrid belongs to early ripe varieties, it is resistant to diseases and unpretentious in care. The skin of the fruit is thin. The pulp is juicy and tender, tastes like a mango. Seeds are almost absent. Watermelon is consumed fresh, used for the preparation of candied fruits and desserts.

Yellow watermelon - A gift from the sun

The gift of the sun is an ultra-early variety, the ripening time of which is about 2 months. Ripe fruits have a slightly elongated shape and weigh an average of about 3.5-4 kg. Particularly large specimens can reach 6-7 kg. A variety with a delicate, sweet taste, and a golden yellow skin. This culture is frost-resistant; gardeners grow it in the cold climatic conditions of Siberia.

Densuke - black variety of watermelon

This is interesting! The rare representatives of this culture include the black watermelon of the Densuke variety. It is considered one of the exclusive varieties. The skin is glossy black. Fruits are round in shape. The flesh of this berry is bright red, sweet in taste. The variety is bred and grown in Japan and is considered the most expensive in the world. The average weight of Densuke is 5-7 kg. sell exotic berry at local auctions and online.

The most productive varieties of watermelons

Hello dear friends!

When buying a watermelon in the market or in a store, no one can guarantee that it is tasty, juicy, ripe, and most importantly safe. By growing watermelon in your garden, with proper care and selection of seeds, you can get sweet, healthy and juicy watermelons that both adults and children can eat without fear.

Let's talk about how and more productive?

All varieties of watermelons love a large number of sun, moisture and heat. For growing these large berries, sandy and sandy soil is considered the best.

Watermelons are best planted in the place where onions and cabbages are grown.

The best productive varieties of watermelons

Variety Sugar Baby is an early productive variety that ripens in 2.5 months. This variety is suitable for canning and salting for the winter. Fruits reach 8 kilograms, round, dark green in color. The pulp is red, granular, tasty, sweet, juicy with large seeds.

A delicacy, this is an early variety, with fruits up to 10 kilograms. Does not get sick, gives a bountiful harvest. The pulp is rich raspberry, sweet, granular.

Light, one of the most common early high-yielding watermelons. It takes 2.5 months from planting to harvest. The flesh is red, tender. The weight of round fruits reaches 2.5 kilograms, the skin has a dark green color, with mild stripes. There are many seeds and they are small.

Crimson suite is an early variety. Ripens in 2.5 months. The fruits are round and large (up to 7 kilograms), their color is green. The pulp is tender, tasty, red. The seeds are large. Not afraid of disease, perfectly transported.

Variety Kholodok comes from mid-season. Ripens in 3 months. There are not many seeds. The fruits are large (up to 10 kilograms), green in color with light speckles, round. Well transported and stored. The flesh is red-pink, juicy and tasty.

Charleston Gray is a medium maturing variety. From planting to harvest should take 3 months. The fruits are oval, the skin is light green with stains, the size reaches 15 kilograms or more. The flesh is red, sweet, aromatic and tasty. Few seeds. Well transported and stored.

A gift from the sun, this is an early variety that ripens in just over two months. The pulp is juicy, red, granular. The fruits have a golden yellow color (similar to a pumpkin), weight about 6 kilograms, round.

Lunar, this is an early variety. The fruits are oval, light green in color, the stripes are dark, narrow. The flesh is yellow, sweet. The size of the fruit is 4 kilograms or more. Well transported.

Hybrid Prince Albert, early, fruits are round, small, have a golden color. The pulp is red, sweet, few seeds.

Hybrid Prince Hamlet, early, fruits are small, up to two kilograms. The flesh is bright yellow, sweet, without seeds.

It is impossible to say unequivocally and more productive. After all, all these proven varieties have proven themselves over time. And with good watering, care and favorable weather, they will give an excellent harvest, which can be treated to households and guests. And new varieties, hybrids, will surprise you with their taste and appearance. See you!

Watermelon not only benefits the human body, but also quenches thirst in the summer heat, various dishes and drinks are made from it. There are an incredible variety of varieties of this berry; when choosing, sometimes your eyes just run wide. The best varieties watermelons, their features and benefits will be described in the article.

The best productive varieties of watermelons

The first thing a gardener counts on when planting a crop is a large, high-quality crop. Below are the most productive varieties of watermelons.

How to choose a variety according to the ripening period?

Depending on the ripening period of watermelons, they can be grown in different areas. For the southern, any variety is suitable, and in the northern, only early cultures bear fruit.

Varieties of watermelon by ripening period

Watermelons of early varieties ripen very quickly in 60-80 days: "Sugar Baby", "Lunny", "Spark", "Zenith", "Prince Hamlet F1", "Regus F1", "Sagi F1", "Sunday Special", Winner 395, Yellow Buttercup F1, Charleston Grey.
Mid-season varieties ripen in 80-90 days on average. These should include: "Black Prince", "Astrakhansky", "Volzhanin", "Bykovsky - 22", "Imbar F1", "Delicacy F1", "Crimson Sweet".
Late varieties of watermelons ripen in 90 or more days. These include: "Icarus", "Chill", "Red King", "Favorite of the farm of Pyatigorsk 286", "Melitopol 60".

What varieties of watermelon are the sweetest?

The sweetness of a watermelon is one of the most important criteria when choosing a berry. Unsweetened fruits, as a rule, are bought for canning, but for fresh use, it is important that the watermelon is tasty and sweet. So which varieties of watermelon are the sweetest?

Unusual varieties of watermelons

Large and miniature watermelons like Carolina Cross and Pepquinos are grown all over the world, there are record holders for ripening and sweetness. But what other unusual varieties of watermelons have been created by nature, breeders and are successfully grown in different countries?

Seedless watermelons are popular all over the world. For some consumers, choosing the seeds is a very troublesome business, and seedless watermelons allow you not to waste time and enjoy the sweet berry to your heart's content. There are many similar varieties. Yellow varieties of watermelons: "Lunar", "Yellow Buttercup F1", "Imbar F1" or red: "Red King", "Sagi F1", "Sunday Special", "Regus F1". 'Prince Hamlet F1' is low seeded and often includes seedless varieties.
"Densuke" is grown on the island of Haikido (Japan). Watermelon has a black rind and bright, red flesh. Very tasty, but its peculiarity is its rarity and huge price (up to $60,000) that gourmets are willing to pay for an unusual berry.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCfYeQhmtQg
IN Lately increased popularity for unusually shaped watermelons. In Japan, the production of square watermelons has been established. In typical home gardens, gardeners try to make interesting watermelons of an unusual shape: a heart, a cone, a pyramid, a pear, a square, a rectangle, and the like. Of course, the price of such fruits is much higher than the usual round or oval berries.

Breeders studied in detail the nature of heat-loving crops and developed a technology for their cultivation in regions with a short summer. This is how cold-resistant and early-ripening watermelons with a short growing season were bred - early-ripening and mid-early. Since then, anyone can grow this culture in central Russia, the Moscow region and even in Siberia. We will tell in the article in detail about these varieties, their cultivation features.

Optimal conditions for growing watermelons

Watermelon is a warm and light-loving culture. Seeds are able to germinate at a temperature of at least +17 degrees, but optimum temperature- +25-30 degrees during the day and +18 degrees at night. Watermelon is drought-resistant, reacts poorly to high humidity, which can provoke the development of fungal diseases.

The most acceptable air humidity is 60-70%. Thus, watermelon is demanding on the temperature of the soil and air, the duration of the vegetation phase. These conditions are quite difficult to implement in central Russia, in Siberia. Therefore, the success of growing watermelons here depends on the correct choice of variety and the provision of the necessary agricultural technology. Read also the article: → "The technology of growing watermelons in Siberia."

How to grow seedlings

Early ripening variety of watermelon in the garden

In the middle lane, Moscow region, Siberia, watermelon can be grown exclusively through seedlings. And it must be of high quality, since the harvest depends on it. The seedling growing period is only 30-35 days. This must be done in pots so that when planting in open ground, the root system is not damaged. It is desirable that the pots have a diameter of 10 centimeters - in this case, two plants are grown in them at once.

Before sowing, the seeds are soaked or germinated - this will shorten the germination period. To get good friendly shoots, the seeds need to provide a temperature of + 27-30 degrees during the day and + 18-20 degrees at night. Seeds for seedlings should be sown around mid-April. Seedlings should grow in the sunniest place of the apartment - for example, on the windowsill on the south side.

Tip #1 The quality of seedlings will increase if it is grown on a glazed and insulated loggia. At the same time, be sure to monitor the temperature.

Early ripening popular variety of watermelon Sugar baby

During the cultivation of seedlings, 2 top dressings are carried out with complex mineral fertilizers. The arrangement of plants is important: they should not touch the leaves, so from time to time the pots are moved apart. Seedlings ready for planting should have 3-5 true leaves. A week before planting, the seedlings need to be hardened off: the daytime temperature drops to 15-17 degrees, the night temperature drops to 12-15 degrees. Plants are also heavily ventilated.

For regions with cool and short summers, early ripening varieties of watermelons are most suitable. They mature in just 60-80 days. Usually watermelons of these varieties are small - they weigh no more than 3 kilograms - but at the same time they are very sweet and tasty. They have a thin skin, so they cannot be stored for a long time, and they are vulnerable to mechanical damage.

Early maturing varieties of watermelons

The most popular varieties are presented in a table describing the characteristics and ripening dates:

Variety name	Characteristic
Prince Albert F1	Early maturing variety. Ripening period 75-80 days. Fruits with thin skin, yellow, small, with a delicious taste: red flesh is very juicy, sweet. The mass of one watermelon is 2-3 kg. Storage is short. It is better to use it fresh.
Prince Hamlet F1	The variety is early. Ripens in 70-80 days. Fruits of medium size, round, striped, with thin skin. The pulp without seeds is very juicy and sweet, bright yellow. The weight of one watermelon is 1-2 kg. The variety can be grown in regions with adverse climatic conditions. Has immunity to diseases.
Sugar baby (Suga baby)	Early maturing popular variety. Ripening period 65-80 days. In cultivation unpretentious, resistant to difficult climate and various diseases. Dark green fruits have a black tint. Sizes are average. The shape is round. Dark red flesh is very tender, sweet, sugary, juicy. The mass of watermelon is 2-5 kg. The grade has excellent commercial qualities, excellent immunity to illnesses. Cold-resistant.
SRD-2 (Super-early Dyutina-2)	The variety is very early ripening: the ripening period is 55-60 days. The fruits have an elongated rounded shape. Their average weight is 5-9 kg. The surface is slightly ribbed, smooth with dark green narrow spiny stripes on a light green background. Hard, thick skin. Red flesh is sweet and juicy. The variety is resistant to melon aphids, powdery mildew, anthracnose.
Skorik	The ripening period of the variety is about 2 months. The fruits are large, striped, with black seeds. The shape is spherical. The skin is smooth. The pulp is dense, very tasty, juicy, fragrant, with fibers. Weight 1-4 kg. The variety is high yielding.
Krasen	Vegetation period - 65-80 days. The fruits are round. The peel is white with narrow green longitudinal stripes. Their weight is about 8 kg. The average yield is 50 t/ha. Raspberry pulp is coarse-grained, tasty, with small seeds. The variety is resistant to anthracnose, Fusarium leaf wilt.
Producer	The variety is early ripening - the ripening period is 62-85 days. Fruit weight is about 5 kg. Their shape is spherical. The flesh is red with brown spots, with small seeds. The variety is disease resistant. Productivity is 20-50 t/ha.

Varieties of early ripening watermelons for the middle lane

There are many early maturing varieties that have their own characteristics and require a different approach to growing.

It is very important to choose the right variety here. For the cultivation of watermelons in central Russia, only early ripening varieties are suitable. You should not pay much attention to the size of the fruit, here they will not grow large anyway due to climatic conditions. It is also not important in choosing a variety of transportability, fruit color. In the description of the variety, attention should be paid to the number of days from fruit set to ripening.

It is advisable to give preference to varieties that have time to ripen, taking into account the characteristics of the climate of the middle lane and have excellent taste. You can safely choose the following varieties: the above-described Sugar Baby (Suga baby), as well as the Gift to the North F1, Crimstar F1, Rose Champagne F1, Charleston near Moscow, Cinderella. And further:

Variety name	Characteristic
spark	Early variety, very popular. High in sugar. High yielding. Dark green, almost black fruits are small - weight up to 2.5 kg, juicy, very sweet. The shape is spherical. The variety is winter-hardy, resistant to diseases.
Lady F1	Hybrid ultra early. Vegetation lasts 2 months. Fruits are oblong, striped. At proper care can grow up to 12-15 kg. Juicy, sugary. They are immune to Fusarium. They endure the lack of moisture in the soil. The fruits are not prone to cracking.
Crimson Sweet F1	Mid-early variety, bred by American breeders. All of its features are excellent. Fruits of medium size reach 8-11 kg. Striped, rounded, sometimes slightly elongated. Very tasty, sweet, bright red inside. The variety is resistant to fusarium and lack of moisture.
Romanza F1	Hybrid, mid-early, Dutch selection. Very popular among gardeners, as it is very sweet. Medium-sized fruits weigh up to 7.5 kg. They have a rounded shape. Striped. They have excellent keeping quality, which is uncharacteristic for early varieties.
Peasant	In regions with a cold climate, this variety is used very often. The bark of the fruit is thick and strong. Therefore, the variety is cold-resistant. Transportable. The fruits are elongated. Sweet, juicy.

Early ripening varieties of watermelons for the Moscow region

A pledge of a good harvest - right choice watermelon seeds. If the ripening period indicated on the package exceeds 85 days, then these seeds are not suitable for growing in the Moscow region, since summer is quite short here, and watermelons are extremely demanding on light and heat. Read also the article: → "Features of growing watermelons in the Moscow region." Such varieties and hybrids of watermelons are suitable for cultivation in this region:

Variety name	Characteristic
Yellow seedless F1	The hybrid is considered a novelty among seedless varieties. The fruit has a rounded shape, medium size, thin peel, juicy pulp with a touch of mango flavor. This early ripe hybrid is resistant to various diseases. It is consumed fresh, watermelon honey, candied fruits, and various desserts are prepared from it.
Moon and stars F1	Early ripe hybrid. Also new. It has original look: round, like the moon with distinct spots on a dark surface. The pulp is very tasty and has a honey color and taste. Almost no seeds.
Gift to the North F1	Super-early hybrid with a maturity of about 75 days. The mass of fruits reaches 10 kg. High yielding hybrid. Drought and disease resistant. It has juicy, crispy flesh, very sweet. Transportable.
Gift of the Sun	This variety has golden yellow skin. Ripening period 68-73 days. Inside is bright red, juicy, soft grainy.
suburban charleston	One of the earliest hybrids. The time from sowing to harvest is 80 days. Fruits are oval, large. The mass of one is an average of 10 kg. They have a dark green color, smooth shiny bark. Inside is bright red, dense, sweet, very tasty.

Varieties of watermelons for cultivation in Siberia

For cold climates, it is better to choose more resistant varieties.

The key to successful cultivation of watermelons in Siberia is:

the right choice of varieties;
competent agricultural technology;
proper weather conditions.

The last factor is the most difficult to implement. Therefore, it is necessary to independently create the appropriate conditions: grow seedlings with artificial illumination in a greenhouse or partially under a film. By the way, there is enough sun in Siberia: scientists have calculated the total amount of solar heat in Omsk and Crimea. So in Siberian Omsk there were more sunny days than in the south, where it rains more often, fogs occur. Although the weather in Siberia is also unpredictable, so you need to be prepared for its whims.

In the northern regions of Russia, there are many who want to grow watermelons on their plots. For them, breeders have bred hybrid varieties of this berry - they are perfectly adapted for ripening in Siberia. Read also the article: → "Crimson Sweet" or "Raspberry Sugar" - watermelon early term maturation." In addition to the above varieties Ogonyok and Crimson Sweet, these are:

Variety name	Characteristic
ultra early	Early variety. The fruits are small. Weight 2-4 kg. Inside is bright scarlet. The taste is very sweet. For germination, the seeds are planted in early May.
Siberian	The variety is specially bred for Siberia. Unpretentious in care. Resistant to temperature changes. Refers to early maturing varieties. Fruits weigh up to 5 kg. Very sweet and juicy inside.
Crimson Wander	Medium early variety. It grows very well in Siberian conditions. Ripens in 85 days. The mass of fruits reaches 10 kg. The peel is pale green with dark stripes. Inside the fruit is red, delicate in taste, fragrant. Disease resistant and easy to transport.
Madera F1	Considered one of the best early maturing hybrids. Disease resistant. large fruits weigh 6-8 kg, rounded, with light green stripes. The pulp is bright red, crispy, juicy. Fruits are poured in 35-40 days. Inside sweet tasty, with a delicate aroma.
Sympathy F1	Super early hybrid. The fruits are round, large, dark green striped. Weight 6-10 kg. Poured in 35-40 days. Inside sweet, juicy, fragrant.
Crimson Gloria F1	Early hybrid. The fruits are round, striped, weighing 12-15 kg. Disease resistant. Possesses good keeping quality and transportability.
Astrakhan	The variety is mid-season. The fruits are spherical, large, excellent quality. Inside sweet, dense, juicy. Well transported and stored.
Charleston gray	Medium late variety. The fruits are large, elongated. Weight up to 12 kg. The variety is resistant to anthracnose and fusarium. Possesses fine keeping quality, transportability. He has excellent taste.

Tip #2 In growing watermelons in Siberia, the most important thing is the selection of varieties. Recently, you can often choose among watermelon seeds from foreign manufacturers.

The growing process begins at the end of April. Seeds are soaked for 20 minutes in a solution of potassium permanganate, then it is replaced with a solution of a growth stimulator or microfertilizers. Leave the seeds in it for a day warm. After that, the seeds are hardened for 5-7 days with varying temperatures: during the day - on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator, at night - at room temperature.

In order for seedlings to sprout quickly and amicably, experienced gardeners chip off the top of the seed shell on one side. At a temperature of 26-28 degrees, a change of 2-3 days is maintained - it is after such a time that they will hatch. If you do not do this operation with seeds, then seedlings will appear only after 2 weeks.

Seedlings are grown in pots 7 centimeters high in light fertile soil.

It is important that the seedlings are strong and not stretched out. This should take 4-5 days after germination. When the cotyledon leaves come to the surface, the pots need to be moved to a glazed loggia or to a place where it is most light, and the temperature is about 15-17 degrees. Then the temperature is raised during the day - up to 22 degrees, at night - up to 18.

During the period of seedling growth, it is fed 2-3 times with potassium permanganate and microelements. It should be watered moderately so that the roots do not rot. It should be planted in the ground after the end of frost - in the first decade of June.

Rubric "Question-Answer"

Question. How to plant seedlings of watermelon in the suburbs?

In this region, watermelons are grown only through seedlings from mid-April. They take care of her in the same way as for seedlings of pumpkins and cucumbers. If you leave the watermelons to grow in the greenhouse, then the lashes must be vertically tied up, after being placed in a supporting mesh. The best harvest is obtained if the seedlings are planted in open ground under cover. And the main condition is a good summer. If it turns out to be rainy and not hot, you should not expect high-quality watermelons.

Aqua Dulce F1

Antey F1- early (matures on 68-70 days from the moment of emergence of seedlings) hybrid of Nunems (USA). The fruits are oval-cubic in shape, with a dense bark, very sugary and tender pulp. Handles transportation well. Demanding on soil fertility. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Atamansky(in the Register since 1998) - early (68-70 days from the moment of germination) and uniformly ripening variety obtained as a result of selection of the variety Nica. Fruits are white-green, spherical, with tasty, juicy pulp. It has a pronounced diuretic effect. After cleaning, it is stored for about a month.

Attica F1- a seedless hybrid from Syngenta (USA) with beautiful, spherical fruits weighing up to 10 kg. Harvesting can be carried out after 67-70 days from the moment of germination. The hybrid is resistant to diseases, but quickly overripes. Sometimes seeds are found in separate parts of the fruit. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

AU Producer F1(in the Register since 2004) - a medium-early reference variety of the Crimson Sweet type (Hollar, USA). Productive, tasty, sweet, with bright pulp. Relatively resistant to stress, light, well transported.

Great Beijing Joy F1(2010) - mid-early (80 days) hybrid of the company "Sedek" (Russia) for garden plots. The plant is medium. The fruit is large, weighing 8-12 kg, rounded, green with dark green stripes, with a thin bark. The flesh is bright red, granular, sweet. Resistant to diseases, transportable, lying.

Borchansky- an early ripe variety of the company "Sibsad" for growing in open and protected ground. Ripening period 63-66 days. The fruits are short-oval, weighing 2.5-3.5 kg. The surface is green, with narrow spiny dark green stripes. The flesh is bright red, very juicy, sugary, unusually sweet. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Blade F1(2011) - a hybrid of the Nunems company (USA) of the Crimson Sweet type for cultivation in open ground and under film tunnels. Ripens in 62-66 days from the moment of emergence of shoots. Differs in powerful growth, largeness of fruits, productivity. Watermelons are round-oval, large, weighing 8-12 kg, striped. The pulp is red, crispy, juicy, moderately sweet, tender. Seeds are small, dark brown. The hybrid is resistant to the main types of pathogens.

Bonta F1(2010) is a super-early hybrid of the Semenis company (USA-Holland) of the Crimson Sweet type. Designed for cultivation in open ground, film tunnels and under non-woven fabric. The plant is vigorous, with good fruit coverage (protection from sunburn). Fruits of the correct spherical shape, with a diameter of 25 cm, weighing 7-8 kg. The bark is dense, green, stripes of medium width, dark green. The flesh is firm, crispy, dark red, very sweet. The hybrid is distinguished by evenness of fruits, high presentation and transportability.

F1 bonus(2008) - a hybrid of the May Agro Tokhumdzhuluk company (Turkey) for the main season. The fruits are oval, leveled, weighing 8-10 kg, with a bright color (dark green stripes on a light green background). The flesh is dark red, without strands, crispy, sweet. Differs in high transportability, productivity, resistance to the basic diseases.

Vizier F1- a powerful, early, fruitful and large-fruited hybrid of the KLOZ company (France). Well kept. Resistant to fusarium and anthracnose. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

VNIIOB 2 F1(1998) - the first domestic watermelon hybrid. Early ripening (from germination to ripening 55-60 days), fruitful (500 kg per hundred square meters), ripening in unison (75-90% of watermelons ripen in the first decade of fruiting). The fruits are round-oval with dark green prickly stripes. The flesh is pink, tender, juicy, sweet (sugar content 8.1%). Transportability and keeping quality of fruits is good. Resistant to weakly virulent races of anthracnose.

Grail F1(2011) - a large-fruited hybrid of the All-Russian Research Institute of Irrigated Melons. The fruits are original, oval-cylindrical in shape, with striped bark and red flesh. They keep marketability for a long time.

Granite F1- a hybrid of the Syngenta company (USA) of the Crimson Sweet type, intended for cultivation under temporary film shelters and in open ground. The fruits are round, with dark green pronounced stripes. The bark is thin, the pulp is of excellent structure, bright red, crispy, high in sugars. The disadvantage is that it overripes very quickly, losing its taste. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Jenny F1- a special ultra-early bush hybrid of Nunems (USA) for supermarkets and urban markets. Ripens on the 54th day from the moment of emergence of shoots. The bush forms 4-6 standard portioned fruits weighing 1-1.5 kg. The fruits are very beautiful - thin dark stripes on a white-green background (like Bykovsky). The rind is exceptionally thin but strong; the flesh is bright and very tasty. The seeds are very small (smaller than grape seeds), they are eaten and completely absorbed. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Dolby F1(2005) - ultra-early (60-65 days from the moment of germination), high-yielding, stress-resistant hybrid of the Nunems (USA) Trophy type, but forms more powerful plants, therefore, requires less frequent sowing. The fruits are large, spherical, slightly sugary.
Dumara F1(2002) - early (75 days), but sweet and with small "pits", a hybrid of the company "Nunems" (USA). The fruits are oval-cubic, well tolerate transportation.

Yellow Katy F1- an ultra-early hybrid of the company "Sakata" (Japan) with portioned fruits (1.5-3 kg), with yellow flesh. Not disease resistant. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

earthling(1993) - productive (up to 500 kg per hundred) variety, ripens in 80 days. Fruits weighing up to 16 kg, with a strong bark, bright pulp, very tasty, stored for up to 2 months. The variety is responsive to irrigation.

Zenith(2000) - a popular productive variety for cultivation in open ground and film shelters. The fruits ripen in 70 days (without shelters) from the moment of germination and 10 days earlier than the Crimson Sweet variety. Stored after removal for about a month. The variety is suitable for cultivation through seedlings, grafting and under film cover. The plant is long-climbing (the main whip is more than 3 m). Scourges of the first, second and third orders are average. Leaf of medium size, strongly dissected. The fruits are large, up to 12 kg, spherical and spherical-flattened, weakly segmented, with a strong bark and blood-red, delicate, harmonious taste, sweet pulp. The color of the fruit is light green. Pattern - wide interlocking stripes of dark green color. Seeds are oval, brown with black dots, medium size. The weight of 1000 seeds is 85 - 90 g. The variety is relatively resistant to anthracnose and Fusarium wilt, resistant to powdery mildew.

Golden- an early ripe variety (Aelita firm) for cultivation in open ground and under temporary film shelters. The fruits are round, large, weighing up to 6 kg. The peel is thin, dense, dark green with small dark green stripes. The flesh is golden yellow, tender, juicy, very sweet, excellent taste. Differs in excellent transportability and resistance to fusarium. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Kadija F1- a very early hybrid of the company "Vilmorin" (France). The plant is climbing. The fruits are smooth, leveled, oval, dark green with stripes, fruit weight 9-11 kg. The flesh is red, tender and very sweet. Important features of the hybrid: very sweet pulp, long fruiting, strong peel. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Kandan F1- an early hybrid of the Nickerson Swann company (Holland) of the Crimson Sweet type, intended for cultivation in open ground, film tunnels and greenhouses. The plant is short-haired, so the hybrid can be grown densely. The fruits are small, weighing up to 5 kg, aligned, early and amicably tied. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation

Peasant F1(2009) is a mid-late hybrid of the Sedek company (Russia), intended for horticultural plots. The fruit is oval, striped, with pink, sweet, granular flesh, weighing up to 8 kg.

Crimson Glory F1- a productive hybrid of the company "Semenis" (USA-Holland) of the Crimson Sweet type. The fruit is rounded, weighing 12-15 kg, rounded, slightly flattened at the base (near the tail). The bark is thick, striped (wide green stripes with a light green border and white stripes with a yellow tinge). The seeds are large, the flesh is pink, loose. The hybrid is resistant to diseases, tolerates transportation well, and is stored for a long time. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Crimson Jewel F1- an early seedless hybrid ("Sakata", Japan) with small rounded, transportable, thick-skinned, very sweet fruits. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Crimson Ruby F1(2010) - early (55-60 days from planting seedlings) hybrid company "Sakata" (Japan) for cultivation in open ground and in film shelters. Fruits are elongated-rounded, weighing 9-12 kg, with a high sugar content. The pulp is sweet, crispy, red, without streaks. The crust is of medium thickness. The hybrid is transportable, long-living, tolerant to fusarium and resistant to anthracnose. The plant tolerates vaccinations well, is powerful, provides protection for fruits from sunburn.

Crimson Sweet(Raspberry Sugar) (2006) - the leader among foreign selection of watermelons and one of the oldest varieties of Hollar (USA). Fruits weighing up to 5 kg, round-oval, moderately sweet, with a beautiful contrasting smooth skin. By appearance they are similar to the fruits of the Astrakhan variety, only the flesh is brilliant red, the stripes on the peel are blurry, the main color is straw yellow, and the thickness of its green part is more powerful. Ripens from the moment of germination in 67-82 days. Brings a stable harvest. Fruit sizes are larger than average, but very large ones are rare. Watermelon is harvested selectively (as it ripens) from the third decade of June until the beginning of the second five-day period of August.

Crimson Sweet F1

Crimson Tide F1(2007) - a hybrid of the Syngenta company (USA) of the Crimson Sweet type. The first fruits ripen on the 75th day. Fruits are oval, large, up to 10 kg. The pulp is sweet, bright. The hybrid is resistant to fusarium, hardy to anthracnose and downy mildew. After removal, it is stored for about one and a half weeks, it is well transported. In hot summer, it gives almost the entire crop at once. In cool weather, it knits and bears fruit slowly.

Crisby F1(2000) - early ripening (matures after 65 days from the moment of germination), quite productive hybrid of Nunems (USA), but not storable and not suitable for storage. The fruits are round, tasty, poorly responsive to drought.

Colosseo F1(2010) - an early hybrid of the company "Simenis". Fruits weighing 10-15 kg, elongated-oval, green-striped. The pulp is juicy, red

Constellation F1(2008) - medium climbing, productive (600-750 kg per hundred square meters) hybrid of the Syngenta company for early fresh sale, as well as long-term storage and transportation. Suitable for growing through seedlings. Ripens in 88 days from sowing. The fruits are moderately large (10-14 kg), oval-oblong, with dark stripes on the green bark, red-pink flesh, small seeds. Lightweight, transportable. Resistant to fungal diseases.

Coral F1(2008) - an early ripe hybrid of the company "Sedek" (Russia). The fruit is spherical, green with dark green stripes, weighing up to 5 kg. The pulp is red.

Lady F1(2000) - productive, keeping, transportable, early (66 days) hybrid of Nunems (USA). The plant is powerful, with large elongated oval fruits with tasty pulp. Resistant to fusarium, transportable.

Couch potato honey F1- early (75-85 days) hybrid variety of the company "Sedek" (Russia) for open and protected ground. The plant is long-branched, strongly branched. The fruits are round, green, with dark stripes, weighing 3-5 kg. The flesh is red, granular, very sweet. The seeds are small. It is light-requiring, does not tolerate shading well, with a dense planting it sharply reduces the yield, is responsive to fertilizers and watering. Transportable, lezhky, during storage for a long time retains the density of the pulp. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Lunar(2007) - a variety of the All-Russian Research Institute of irrigated melon growing, ripens in 68-73 days from the moment of germination. Productive, prolific. Fruits weighing 3.5 - 4 kg, round-oval, with an attractive striped bark pattern. The flesh is bright, yellow or lemon yellow, tender, juicy, with good original taste.

Madera F1- an early hybrid of the company "Semenis" (USA-Holland), characterized by good resistance to diseases. It grows well in open ground and film tunnels. The fruits ripen on day 65, rounded, large, weighing 6-8 kg, outwardly similar to the fruits of the Astrakhan variety, but the surface of the bark is more shiny and light straw-yellow stripes. The pulp is juicy, but loose, sweet, pink-red, with a pleasant delicate aroma. Seeds black, large. The bark is of medium thickness, so the fruits are transportable, they retain their commercial and taste qualities for a long time. The hybrid is not resistant to anthracnose. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Milady F1- a hybrid of the Nunems company (USA) of the Lady hybrid type, but more powerful and large-fruited. Fruits are oval, striped, weighing up to 25 kg, with pink-red juicy pulp. Not long-lived and quickly lose their taste after harvest. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation

Monk- a variety of the All-Russian Research Institute of irrigated melon growing, early ripening, 63-68 days, high-yielding - 50 t/ha in irrigation. Transportability is high, retains commercial qualities up to 30 days. Resistant to weakly virulent races of anthracnose. The flesh is pink-red, tender, excellent taste. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation

Montana F1(2009) - a hybrid of Nunems (USA) with rounded, green-striped fruits with red flesh.

Nice(2001) - early ripening (75-80 days), productive, reliable variety of the Krasnodar Research Institute of Vegetable and Potato Farming. Obtained as a result of crossing varieties Crimson Sweet and Monastyrsky. Plants are powerful, with large leaves, climbing (the length of the main stem is 1.5-2.5 m). The fruit is large, broadly elliptical, weighing 6-10 kg. The fruit surface is smooth; color - green, with a pattern in the form of wide, dark green stripes, with blurry edges. The bark is 1-1.5 cm thick, strong. The flesh is purple, granular, tender, juicy, tasty. Dry matter content 8.6-8.9%, sugars 7.1-7.8%. Seeds are oval, brown with black dots, rough. Weight of 1000 seeds - 48 g. Transportable, stored for at least one and a half months after harvesting (until the beginning of October). Unlike Crimson Sweet, it does not turn yellow for a very long time and retains marketability. Seeds are small, black, speckled, slightly rough. The average weight of 1000 seeds is 45 - 50 g. The variety is early ripe, from germination to fruit ripening 65 - 75 days. Powdery mildew, fusarium and anthracnose are weakly affected.

New Astrakhan(2009) - an ultra-early variety from Sibsad. Fruits are round-oval, green with dark green stripes, weighing 6-10 kg. The pulp is dark red, tender, juicy, sweet. The variety has very small, soft seeds.

spark(1960) - an improved old variety of Kharkiv selection, one of the oldest varieties of watermelon for cultivation in summer cottages and household plots in the middle lane, in the Urals, in Siberia. Early maturing (70-85 days), high-yielding variety of watermelon. The fruits are spherical, weighing 2.5 kg (in the greenhouse 1-1.5 kg), with a plain, thin, black-green, without a pattern, bark. The flesh is carmine red, tender, grainy, juicy, sweet, with a small amount of small black seeds. Weakly affected by diseases, relatively resistant to low temperatures, but quickly overripes on melons.

Olinda F1 (2007)

Memory Kholodov(2002) - a variety of the Bykovskaya melon breeding experimental station. Early ripe (89-106 days). The plant is powerful, the main lash is of medium length. The leaf is medium in size, green, strongly dissected. Fruit weighing 2.5-5.5 kg, rounded, smooth. The background is white, without a pattern. Bark of medium thickness, leathery. The pulp is red, red, juicy. Seeds of medium size, brown with black dots. The yield of marketable fruits in the North Caucasus region is 110-320 kg per hundred square meters. According to the originator, it is resistant to Aptracnose, Fusarium wilt and powdery mildew.

Paradise F1- an early ripe high-yielding hybrid of the Kloz company (France) of the Crimson Sweet type. Differs in thin bark and bright sweet pulp. The hybrid is resistant to fusarium and anthracnose. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation

The gift of the sun(2004) - the first variety of watermelon with a golden yellow monochromatic, like a melon, or with orange stripes, like a pumpkin, bark. Ripens at 68-75 days from the moment of germination. The fruits are round, weighing 3.5-4.5 kg, with bright red, granular, juicy, tender, very sweet (sugar content 10.4-11%) pulp and black seeds. Plants are compact, short-braided, therefore they take up little space in the greenhouse, resistant to fusarium and anthracnose.

Prince Arthur F1- early (from germination to fruit ripening 70-80 days) unpretentious hybrid of the company "Sedek" (Russia) for open and protected ground. Suitable for growing in areas of unstable agriculture, even in open ground. The fruits are oval, medium-sized, weighing 1-2 kg. The bark is light green, with narrow dark green longitudinal stripes. The flesh is red, sugary, granular, with few seeds, juicy and aromatic. Productivity - 4-7 kg from a plant. Recommended for fresh consumption, preparation of candied fruits and watermelon honey. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation

Prince Hamlet F1- early (from germination to fruit ripening 70-80 days) hybrid of the company "Sedek" (Russia) for open and protected ground. Suitable for outdoor cultivation in the area of unstable agriculture. The fruits are round, green with dark green stripes, portioned (weighing 1-2 kg), with a thin bark. Pulp without seeds, lemon-yellow, very sweet. Productivity - 4-6 kg from a plant. Recommended for fresh consumption, preparation of candied fruits and watermelon honey. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Joy F1(2009)

Early Kuban(1997) - early ripening (70 days), medium climbing variety of watermelon, fruiting well in Siberia and the Moscow region. The fruits are thin-skinned, rounded, with a smooth or slightly segmented surface, weighing 3-5 kg. The pulp is raspberry, granular, sweet, juicy. Watermelons tolerate transportation well, they are stored for a month. Plants are resistant to both fusarium and anthracnose.

Rapid(2006) - early maturing (58-60 days), very productive, Fusarium-resistant variety of the All-Russian Research Institute of irrigated melon growing. The fruits are tasty, attractive, well transported, but do not lie longer than three weeks. The flesh is bright red, tender, excellent taste. The variety is resistant to weakly virulent races of anthracnose.

Red Komet F1- a hybrid of the Nunems company (USA) of the Ogonyok type with small (4-8 kg) dark green rounded fruits without stripes, sweet pulp. Harvesting is carried out for a long time, as it ripens, starting from the 58th day from the moment of germination. The hybrid is resistant to stress in the open field, the fruits tolerate transportation. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation

Red Star F1- a hybrid of the Nunems company (USA) of the Ogonyok type with small (4-8 kg) dark green rounded fruits without stripes, sweet pulp. Harvesting is carried out for a long time, as it ripens, starting from the 65th day from the moment of germination. The hybrid is resistant to stress in the open field, the fruits tolerate transportation. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Red Charm F1- an ultra-early hybrid of the company "Sakata" (Japan) with portioned fruits, weighing 1.5-3 kg, with red pulp. They are not disease resistant. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Pink champagne- early maturing variety. Fruits weighing 4-7 kg. The pulp is bright, juicy, granular. Suitable for fresh consumption and for the manufacture of candied fruits, salads, drinks. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.
Royal Crimson Sweet F1- an early hybrid of the company "Siemenis" (USA-Holland) of the Crimson Sweet type, intended for growing under a film. The fruits are very uniform, almost perfectly spherical, green with small dark green stripes, weighing 6-10 kg. The flesh is bright red, crispy, sweet. The hybrid is resistant to antarknose. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Royal Majesty F1- an early hybrid of the company "Simenis" (USA-Holland) with large striped elongated sugary fruits. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Royal Star F1- a hybrid of the company "Siemenis" (USA-Holland) of the Crimson Sweet type. Similar to the Madera hybrid, but resistant to anthracnose and stress. Ripens at 70-75 days. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Sungold F1- a hybrid of the firm "Sakata" (Japan) of the Shuga Baby type. The harvest gives from the 68-72nd day. The fruits are small, rounded, with a dense bark and pulp. Well stored and transported. Tolerant to fusarium and anthracnose. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Sweet Wonder F1- an early seedless hybrid of the company "Sakata" (Japan) with small rounded, transportable, thick-skinned, very sweet fruits. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Siberian lights(2003) - early ripening (75-85 days), medium climbing (up to 2.5 m) watermelon variety of the West Siberian Vegetable Experimental Station. Fruits are spherical, dark green, striped, portioned (2.5-3 kg). The bark is thin, the flesh is bright red, juicy, harmonious taste. Productivity at the level of the Early Kuban variety. The variety is relatively resistant to Fusarium, lies about three weeks after picking, but is not transportable.

Sympathy F1- very early (makes 63 days) hybrid of the company "Simenis" (USA-Holland). The fruits are large, weighing 6-10 kg, and beautiful (perfectly round), they are distinguished by a magnificent green color with dark green stripes. The pulp is juicy, fragrant, sweet. Not included in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Siberian- early ripening (75–82 days), medium climbing (up to 2.5 m) watermelon variety bred at the West Siberian Vegetable Experimental Station of the Ogonyok type for horticultural plots. The fruits are spherical, weighing up to 5 kg, with a thin dark green bark, without stripes. The pulp is bright red, juicy. The variety is well adapted to Siberian conditions. Productivity in open ground up to 3 kg/m, under film shelters - up to 5.5 kg/m. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation

Siberian rose- an early ripe variety of the Sibsad company. Maturing term - 75-85 days. The fruits are round, weighing up to 5 kg. The bark is thin, strong, dark green in color. The flesh is intensely pink, juicy, very sweet. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Skorik(1997) - a variety of selection VNIIOB. The fruits are large, striped, the seeds are black, 2-3 days earlier than the Ilyinsky variety (Photon). The pulp is dense, bright red with good taste. Early ripe, 65-90 days pass from germination to fruit picking. The plant is long-branched, the length of the main lash is more than 3 meters. Scourges of the first, second and third orders are average. The shape of the leaf blade is wide-lobed, strongly dissected, of medium size. The flowers are hermaphroditic and male. The shape of the fruit is spherical and spherical-flattened. The fruit is round, smooth, with an average weight of 3 kg. The background is green, the pattern is dark green stripes with blurry edges. The bark is strong, bending. The pulp is bright red, fibrous, tender, juicy, sweet, with a pronounced watermelon aroma. Taste qualities are good. Productivity is 15-25 tons per hectare. The seeds are oval, medium in size, the color of the seeds is black, the weight of 1000 seeds is 85–90 g. It is resistant to anthracnose, and is slightly affected by bacterial spotting. The value of the variety is a friendly formation early harvest, good keeping quality of fruits. Watermelon variety "Skorik" - the earliest Russian variety of watermelon, with a friendly return of the harvest!

Sorento F1(2008) - early (70 days) hybrid type Crimson Sweet from Syngenta (USA). The fruits are bright, beautiful, weighing up to 8 kg. Flesh with an orange tint, very pleasant to the taste. Harvest does not lie longer than 3-4 days and requires immediate implementation and consumption.

SRD(Super-early Dyutina) - a variety of VNIIOB selection for summer cottages and household plots. In terms of early maturity, the Ogonyok variety is 2-3 days ahead. At favorable conditions(temperature 25-30C) fruits ripen on 53-55 days. A bush type variety (with a natural limitation of the growth of lateral shoots) for open ground and greenhouses. After the third node, side shoots do not appear, even if the top of the main shoot is removed. There are also no tendrils, instead of them a bunch of male flowers is formed. Although the leaves are larger than those of other varieties, plants can not be pinched in greenhouses, and in the open field watermelons can be planted every 0.5 m in a row, or by narrowing the aisle aisles, direct the lashes along the row. Fruits weighing 2-5 kg (with irrigation can reach 10 kg), striped, with a thick and hard bark. The flesh is bright red, tasty, the seeds are speckled.

SRW 2(2001) - an early ripening (60 days) variety (patent holder CJSC Semko-Junior), also intended for garden plots, home gardens and small farms for growing in open ground and under film shelters. The plant is single-stemmed (the length of the main stem is 1.5-2 m), with limited development of lateral shoots. The leaf is medium in size, green, slightly dissected. The fruit is round, slightly segmented, weighing 5-9 kg. Bark, 1.5 cm thick, light green with dark green spiny stripes, flexible, light green in section. The pulp is red, dense, granular, tasty (dry matter content -10%, sugars - 6.5%). Seeds are white with a grayish tint. The weight of 1000 seeds is 115 g. The fruits remain marketable for 25 days after removal. The variety is resistant to anthracnose, responsive to watering, requires manual powdering and stacking of stems.

Stetson F1(2009) - ultra early watermelon hybrid. The fruits are large, rounded, weighing 8-10 kg, dense, medium-thick bark. The flesh is crisp, fine texture, bright red saturated color with a high sugar content. Seeds are small, dark brown. It tolerates the transportation of fruits over long distances.

Surprise F1(2010)

Tadjoura F1- early-ripening hybrid of the company "Vilmorin" (France), variety type Crimson Sweet. Climbing plant. Vegetation period (from sowing to ripening) - 63-65 days. The fruits are oblong, dark green with medium-sized stripes. Fruit weight 10-12 kg. Red, tender flesh with good taste. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation

Top Gun F1(2007) - a hybrid of the Syngenta company (USA) of the Crimson Sweet type. Maturing term - 75-80 days. The fruits are round, weighing up to 10 kg, with relief stripes in the form of furrows on a dark green bark. The pulp is juicy, sweet, bright. Feature: seeds for sowing are large, and in fruits - small. Watermelons keep well.

F1 Tribute- a hybrid of the company "Simenis" (USA-Holland), ripening for 78-80 days from the moment of germination. The plant has a vigorous growth. Fruits are round-oval, weighing up to 9 kg, leveled. The pulp is tender, very tasty, without seeds. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation

Triton F1- a triploid hybrid of the firm "Siemenis" (USA-Holland), ripening on the 75th day from the moment of germination. Fruits weighing up to 7 kg, without seeds. Not in the RF Register Triumph (2001)

Trophy F1(2000) - early maturing (70 days) hybrid of Nunems (USA). The fruits are round, green-striped, with red, sweet pulp. Very transportable, resistant to fusarium.
Torch - a promising early ripening variety (matures 65-70 days after germination). The plant is long-branched. Fruits weighing 3-8 kg, dark green, with a pattern in the form of a grid a little darker than the background. The bark is strong, the flesh is intense pink, tender, very sweet. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Farao F1(2006) - high-yielding, early (starting from day 75) hybrid from Syngenta (USA). The fruit is oval-cylindrical, very large (from 10 kg), with tasty, red pulp and large seeds. The plant is powerful, with broad leaves. The fruits quickly overripe and cannot be kept on melons for more than a week.

Florida F1(2010)

Photon (Ilyinsky)(2002) - an early ripening, medium climbing watermelon variety of VNIIOB breeding for placement in film greenhouses (in a temperate climate) and open ground (in the south). It can be grown through seedlings (sowing at the end of April, seedlings at the age of 30-35 days are used for planting). In the greenhouse, the plants are tied to a trellis, all side shoots are removed to a height of 50 cm, the next ones are pinched over 1-3 leaves. It is possible to grow in free culture in spreading. Watering is moderate, especially during fruit ripening. Planting pattern 70x150 cm. Productivity 7-7.5 kg / m 2. On melons it ripens 3-5 days earlier than the Astrakhan variety, it has a high yield and excellent taste. The fruit is medium in size, weighing about 4 kg, slightly oblong in shape, with a pattern, like that of the Astrakhan variety (the bark is thick, light green in color, the pattern on it is in the form of wide dark green stripes), but the seeds are black. The pulp is tender, friable, red. Resistant to some strains of anthracnose and fusarium. Stored for about 2-3 weeks after harvest, tolerates transportation well.

Helen F1(2001) - early-ripening (60 days) hybrid of Nunems (USA) for horticultural plots, home gardens and small farms for placement in open ground and under film shelters. The plant is climbing (the length of the main stem is 5.5-6.5 m), of medium power, with 4-7 lateral lashes. The fruit is broadly elliptical, smooth, weighing 7-12 kg. The background of the bark is green, the pattern is wide dark green stripes. The bark is 1.5-2 cm thick, greenish-white in section. The pulp is dark red, tender, tasty (dry matter content 12-13.1%, sugars 10.2-10.6%). Seeds are brown and medium in size. Productivity is 3-3.2 kg/m. The fruits remain marketable for about 40 days after removal. The hybrid is resistant to anthracnose, fusarium, tolerates a short-term decrease in temperature. At the beginning of development, it requires enhanced nutrition and moisture. Ripens amicably - the harvest is selected twice.

Emperor's Hat F1(2008) - mid-season (period from germination to fruit ripening 95-100 days) hybrid of the company "Sedek" (Russia) for open ground and film shelters. Fruits are oblong-oval, green with black stripes, weighing 6-8 (up to 10) kg. The pulp is red, granular, sweet (sugar content up to 12%) Yield 15-25 kg per plant. Resistant to diseases, tolerates transportation well, suitable for long-term storage.

Suger Bel F1- a hybrid of the firm "Sakata" (Japan) of the Shuga Baby type. The crop ripens on the 68th-72nd day from the moment of germination. The fruits are small, weighing up to 8 kg, rounded, well stored and transported. The pulp and bark are dense. The hybrid is resistant to fusarium and anthracnose. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Suga Baby(Suga Baby, Sugar baby) (2008) - the oldest, most popular in the world and early (75-85 days) variety of the firm "Kloz" (France) of the Ogonyok type, but 2 times larger than it. It is intended for cultivation in film greenhouses. Plants are climbing. Fruits are dark green in color with even darker stripes, weighing 3.5-4.5 kg, perfectly round. The flesh is bright red, tender, granular, very sweet. Seeds are small, black, few. The fruits are well suited for pickling. Sowing seeds for seedlings is carried out at the end of April. At the age of 35 days (at the end of May - beginning of June), watermelons are planted in a permanent place according to the planting pattern of 70x150 cm. Plants are tied to a trellis, all lateral shoots are removed up to a height of 50 cm, the next ones are pinched over 1-3 leaves. Watering is moderate, especially during fruit ripening. Productivity is 7-10 kg/sq.m. The variety is unpretentious and can be grown in the northern regions of the country.

Suga Delitata F1(2010) - early ripe (68-75 days) hybrid of the company "Sakata" (Japan) of the Shuga Baby type. The fruit is dark green, oval, with dense bark and pulp. Well stored and transported. Tolerant to fusarium and anthracnose.

Eureka F1(2010) - very early (50-65 days) hybrid of Semenis (USA-Holland) Crimson Sweet type, intended for growing under film. The fruits are slightly oval (28x32cm), with red flesh and seeds, weighing up to 14 kg. The hybrid is resistant to major diseases, tolerates a short-term drop in temperature and heat.

Eden F1(2004) - early ripe hybrid.

Anniversary of NK- early ripe large-fruited hybrid of the company "NK" (Russia) with elongated oval fruits weighing 8-10 kg. The color of the peel, like that of the Sinchevsky watermelon, the flesh is bright red, fragrant, crispy, high in sugars, excellent taste. Resistant to fusarium and anthracnose, transportable and lying. Not in the Register of the Russian Federation.

Yarilo(1983) - a variety of the All-Russian Research Institute of irrigated melon growing. Early maturing, zoned standard in the Astrakhan region. High-yielding, up to 500 kg per hundred square meters during irrigation, transportable. The flesh is bright red, the taste is high. Relatively resistant to anthracnose.