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Cultivation

Field cultivation of watermelon

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai

Watermelon cultivation technology in open field conditions requires adherence to strict temperature regimes and providing a large feeding area for its vigorous root system.

In the reference 334 varieties crop Watermelon, where this is mentioned in the description.

Watermelon cultivation requires soil temperatures of 12–15°C at the seeding depth, as low temperatures inhibit root growth and promote the development of Fusarium wilt. The crop requires light, well-aerated soils and high light intensity for optimal sugar accumulation in the fruits.

In open field conditions, either direct seeding or transplanting methods are used with a large feeding area, ranging from 1 to 2 meters between rows. For seedless triploid hybrids, planting diploid pollinator varieties is mandatory, and plant training is performed to manage the crop load and limit vine growth.

Watermelon differs from other cucurbits in its high requirement for an active temperature sum of 2000 to 3000°C. Its critical sensitivity to cold manifests in seedling death at temperatures below 5–7°C, which necessitates strict requirements for planting dates in field conditions.

General information about the subject — on the page Open field.

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Varieties of Watermelon mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Sentinel

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

NL
3 records

Cicerio

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

HU NL
3 records

Jubilee

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

IT
3 records

Lajko II

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

CZ SK
4 records

Blade

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

NL
4 records

Sugar Belle

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

NL
3 records

Pannonia

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

ES SK
3 records

Early Gitana

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

NL
4 records

Magenta

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

HU
3 records

Paskal

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

RO
3 records

Crimson Shelter

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

NL
3 records

Sweet Favorite

Terminated

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

IT
2 records

Szigetcsépi

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

SK
2 records

Festival

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

FR
2 records

Selvaggia

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

HU
2 records

Early Moonbeam

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

DE
2 records

Klondike RS 57

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

ES
2 records

Fusara

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

HU
2 records

Minirossa

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

NL
2 records

Di Faenza

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

IT
2 records

Crimmi

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

HU
2 records

Magia Negra

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Escarlett

Terminated

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

NL
2 records

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