Watermelon Chill has established itself as a delicious variety and has been widely distributed among all its lovers due to its extraordinary juiciness and sweetness. This type of name was not accidental - it is able to withstand low temperatures and be kept right up to frosts, adding a few summer shades to the winter holidays.
- Description of the variety
- Characteristics of a variety
- Features and differences from other varieties
- Growing up
- Sowing seeds
- Landing on a permanent place
- Peculiarities of care
Description of the variety
Watermelon Chill has the following description:
- Watermelon bushes are powerful, they have a large number of massive side branches. The main shoot of this culture can even have a length of about 5 meters.
- The leaves of such a shrub have a green color, medium cut large shape and slightly pubescent.
- Fruits in ripe condition have a spherical shape, slightly elongated, the average weight is about 5-7 kilograms.
- The skin of this sort of watermelon is weakly segmented, the main color of the fruit is greenish, there is a barely noticeable mesh. There are also long stripes of dark green color on the skin. The surface is very smooth.
- The flesh has a bright red color and a very sweet taste. The fruit has a dessert destination.
- The seeds of these berries are large, about 1.5-2 cm long, rough and have a brown color. The average weight of 1000 seeds is about 130 grams.
Characteristics of a variety
This variety was bred by domestic breeders. Differs in its unpretentiousness, long shelf life and excellent taste characteristics.
Watermelon Chill is referred to as varieties of medium-late ripening, its growing season is about three months. The term of ripening is 85-97 days from the moment of germination to the primary fruit harvest.
Like all representatives of this species, this watermelon has a low calorie content and a large number of useful trace elements and vitamins in its composition.
Features and differences from other varieties
Watermelon Chill is distinguished from other varieties by the fact that it tolerates transportation very well and can be kept in good condition for 3-5 months. Its feature is also a relatively high resistance to such diseases as anthracnose, powdery mildew and fusarium.
In general, it is one of the most popular varieties in the CIS countries, it is grown for both fresh consumption and for canning, as well as use in various culinary recipes.
Growing up
Growing watermelon chill takes place in stages. It is very important to closely monitor the development of seeds and seedlings, in time to make the planting of the shoot in open ground.
Sowing seeds
Planting seeds can be done for two purposes: for growing seedlings and for growing directly in the ground. In order to grow seedlings, first you need to put the seeds in special containers, in which there is a prepared soil. The landing pattern: 700 x 1500 mm.
The planting procedure should be carried out in April, if you then plan to replant the seedlings in greenhouse conditions, or in late May and early June, if you then place the seedlings immediately in open ground.
Readiness is determined by the presence of three or four full-fledged leaves on seedlings. Mostly ripening takes place within a month.
There is also a method of growing such a variety, not involving the use of seedlings, the essence of which is to plant the seeds immediately in open ground in a permanent place.
Landing on a permanent place
It is possible to grow fruits in chill and in greenhouse conditions. To do this, it is necessary to plant the seedlings in rows, while maintaining the distance between the bushes at least 70 cm, so that they can grow to large full-fledged volumes.
The width between the rows should be at least 150 cm. Lash the garter with trellis. If the shoot of a bush has a height of about one and a half meters, then it is necessary to completely remove the side shoots.
Watermelons can be grown without the use of seedlings, in which case the seeds are immediately placed in a permanent place in the soil, which has already managed to warm up to a depth of 10 cm.The soil must be light, well pass air and moisture.
Peculiarities of care
Caring for watermelon varieties Chill does not require much effort and knowledge. Everything is quite simple. Watering needs systematic, as the drying of the top layer of soil.
Watermelon Chill has long been a "favorite" among all lovers of these miracle fruits. It is appreciated for its great taste, juiciness and long shelf life.
Moreover, its cultivation does not require special work, and the harvest is always large and of high quality. That is why Chill is one of the most popular varieties of watermelon among all residents of the CIS countries.