Cultivation
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.
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.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Cora Seeds, I
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
United Genetics Seeds, USA
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
NUNHEMS
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Nunhems B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Enza Zaden Bikhir B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
FRANK FRANCIS
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Clause (FR)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Sakata Seed Corporation
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
ESASEM S.p.A
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Eran Yossov
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
XINGPING ZHANG
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
TAKII EUROPE B V
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
United Genetics, I
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Nunhems B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Cora Seeds SRL, I
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Sakata Vegetables Europe S.A.S