Melon field in central: how to grow red and sweet watermelon

Horticultural experiments - perhaps one of the most exciting pieces of work in the area of ​​the house or garden. Apart is the cultivation of "southern" culture in central Russia, and even North. For example, planting watermelon, many gardeners were disappointed: the fruit is small, slightly pink and almost inedible.

But there are those who are successful. Of course, in this there is a share of luck - you never know what will be the summer, and give the number of sunny and warm days to mature sweet berries. But 80% of the collateral positive results - is the right agricultural techniques. The article - basic tips on how to grow watermelon in the middle lane. Compliance does not give a full guarantee, but essentially approximates the probability regale watermelon from your own garden.

1. The choice of varieties

Choosing watermelon planting, prefer early-maturing hybrids. Among the advantages - fast ripening period (for the summer in the middle lane is often short), resistance to adverse environmental conditions, pests and diseases.

Hybrids are actively accumulating sugar in the berries that have a positive impact on its taste.

For example, here that apply:

• "Ultraranny" - matures in 80 days;
• "Chill" - on average, 90 days;
• "RAN-2 superearly Dyutina" - in favorable conditions since the first shoots before picking berries passes record 60 days;
• "Siberian Lights" and "Siberian giant" - the wonderful watermelon varieties that are resistant to cold. Mature in 80-95 days.

Planting material must be healthy. Suitable strong seeds without rot and damage.

2. How to plant watermelon in the middle lane?

The only correct way - through seedlings. In the open ground seedlings will be a very long time to rise and develop, and some have rot. Therefore, plant the seeds in the middle of April in individual containers with a fertile ground and cover with foil - for germination need a high temperature of about 30 ° C.

When the plants have emerged, the tape can be removed. At this stage of development of the following conditions are necessary:

• a lot of sun;
• temperature about 25 ° C;
• absence of drafts;
• copious irrigation with warm water;

After 10 days after emergence of Feed the watermelons of complex mineral fertilizers. Repeat "treat" every 10-14 days.

3. How and when planted in the garden

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If you set the warm weather without the return of frost, the watermelon transplant in an open ground do at the end of May or early June. We need to focus on the environmental conditions! Before the procedure is recommended to "harden" the seedlings every day introducing them into the street. The first time after transplant watermelon close for the night.

It is interesting: More Watermelon can be grown in the greenhouse.

A place for plantations should be well lighted. Well, if it is closed to the north by the cold winds of the building wall, fence or bushes. If everything is done correctly, then in July and August you can enjoy the sweet watermelon grown on their own. Please put "Thumbs Up" if the publication has been of interest to you. Thanks! Read more interesting stuff: 5 best perennials "for the lazy" with the beautiful blooms