Watermelon "Bogatyrski"
Watermelon "Bogatyrsky".
Honey-juicy pulp!
Mid-late (90-95 days from germination to the first harvest of fruits) variety for growing in open ground (southern regions) and film greenhouses.
Combines excellent quality of large fruits with high yield even in unfavorable summer.
The plant is powerful, climbing, the main whip is more than 5 m. The fruit is elongated-spherical, with a pattern of dark green, almost black spiny stripes, average weight is 5.2 kg (with good care up to 7-8 kg). The bark is thin, leathery. The pulp is bright red, fine-grained, honey, juicy, with a rich watermelon aroma.
The variety is resistant to major diseases, the fruits are well stored (3 months after picking).
Sowing for seedlings is done at the end of April. Planting of seedlings - in late May-early June.
Plants are tied to a trellis, all side shoots are removed up to a height of 50 cm, subsequent shoots are pinched above 1-3 leaves.
It is possible to grow in a free culture in a spreading manner. Planting pattern 70x150 cm. Watering is moderate, especially during the ripening period of fruits.
Honey-juicy pulp!
Mid-late (90-95 days from germination to the first harvest of fruits) variety for growing in open ground (southern regions) and film greenhouses.
Combines excellent quality of large fruits with high yield even in unfavorable summer.
The plant is powerful, climbing, the main whip is more than 5 m. The fruit is elongated-spherical, with a pattern of dark green, almost black spiny stripes, average weight is 5.2 kg (with good care up to 7-8 kg). The bark is thin, leathery. The pulp is bright red, fine-grained, honey, juicy, with a rich watermelon aroma.
The variety is resistant to major diseases, the fruits are well stored (3 months after picking).
Sowing for seedlings is done at the end of April. Planting of seedlings - in late May-early June.
Plants are tied to a trellis, all side shoots are removed up to a height of 50 cm, subsequent shoots are pinched above 1-3 leaves.
It is possible to grow in a free culture in a spreading manner. Planting pattern 70x150 cm. Watering is moderate, especially during the ripening period of fruits.