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Watermelon "Foton"
Watermelon "Photon"
Enjoy the juicy and refreshing taste of summer with the "Photon" watermelon! This variety, renowned for its early ripening and excellent flavor , will be a true highlight of your table and an unforgettable experience. Imagine: a sultry summer day, and you slice into this striped ball, and sweet, cool juice spurts out… Mmm, simply delicious!
Why choose Photon watermelon?
- Early maturity: Ripens in just 60-70 days after germination, allowing you to enjoy fresh watermelon before others. Forget about waiting—summer starts earlier with "Photon"!
- High yield: The "Photon" variety boasts consistent and abundant yields , guaranteeing a bountiful harvest. More watermelons, more joy!
- Excellent taste: The "Photon" watermelon's flesh is bright red, juicy, sweet, and very aromatic. It's perfect for eating fresh, making juices, and making desserts. This taste will be a memorable one!
- Disease Resistance: This variety is resistant to major watermelon diseases, making it easy to care for and producing a healthy harvest. Less hassle means more enjoyment.
- Good transportability: Photon watermelons travel well while maintaining their appearance and flavor. We'll deliver the freshest and most delicious watermelons to you!
Main characteristics of the "Photon" variety:
- Type: F1 Hybrid
- Fruit weight: Usually from 6 to 10 kg, and sometimes more!
- Fruit shape: Round or slightly oval, convenient for slicing and serving.
- Bark color: Light green with dark stripes, classic watermelon color.
- Flesh: Bright red, juicy, grainy, sweet, just melts in your mouth!
- Sugar content: High, up to 12%, which makes it especially tasty and desirable.
- Ripening period: 60-70 days from germination.
- Disease resistance: High resistance to fusarium and anthracnose.
Technical characteristics of the "Photon" variety:
- Recommended planting density: 6-8 thousand plants per hectare.
- Optimum temperature for growth: 25-30°C.
- Soil requirements: Prefers light, fertile soils with good drainage.
- Watering: Regular, especially during the period of fruit formation.
Features of cultivation and use of the "Photon" variety:
The "Photon" watermelon is a relatively easy-to-grow variety, ideal for both open ground and greenhouse cultivation. Pre-planting seedlings is recommended for an earlier harvest. Use "Photon" to make refreshing drinks, desserts, salads, or simply enjoy its juicy flesh fresh. This watermelon will be the star of any summer picnic!
Tips for choosing a Photon watermelon:
- Pay attention to the appearance: the watermelon should be free of cracks, dents and other damage.
- Tap the watermelon: the sound should be dull, but not ringing.
- Look at the "ground spot": it should be yellow or orange, not white.
- Check the tail: it should be dry, but not over-dried.
Treat yourself and your loved ones to the juicy and delicious "Photon" watermelon! This variety is an excellent choice for those who appreciate an early harvest, excellent flavor, and low maintenance. Order now and enjoy a true summer treat! Experience the true taste of summer!
Salted watermelon.
Preserving watermelons has long been considered especially important because they are beneficial for anemia, liver disease, and atherosclerosis. To ensure high-quality pickling, a cellar with a constant temperature of 4°C to 5°C is essential.
Watermelons are salted in oak barrels, previously scraped and steamed with boiling water. Furthermore, well-washed river sand is needed for layering the fruit.
A 150-liter barrel requires approximately 70 kg of sand. It is pre-screened, soaked in water for 24 hours, mixed, and washed until the sand clears.
Before storing the watermelons, the sand is scalded with boiling water. All salting operations are carried out directly in the cellar, otherwise the barrel will not move.
Small watermelons (1-2 kg) with a thin rind (like the "Ogonyok" variety) are best for pickling. The fruits should be ripe, but not overripe (there shouldn't be any empty space around the "ram"). When tapped, these watermelons sound unripe.
* For the filling, prepare the brine as for cucumbers.
Watermelons are placed in a barrel so that they are surrounded by sand on all sides and do not touch the sides or each other. To achieve this, a 5-6 cm layer of sand is placed on the bottom. The watermelons are then placed in the barrel, leaving 3-4 cm of space between them. The sand is then filled and compacted.
Add another 5-6 cm layer of sand on top, and pour brine down the side of the barrel, ensuring it doesn't rise above the surface. This is necessary to prevent the watermelons from floating.
The laying process is complete when 15 cm remain to the edges. A wooden circle (cleaned and scalded) is placed on the top layer of sand, followed by a weight (washed stone, not limestone!). Then, brine is added to a level 5 cm above the circle. During storage, care must be taken to ensure that the amount does not decrease.
After three to four months (usually by New Year) the salted watermelons are ready.
