Watermelon «Rose of the Southeast» - mid-early, long-climbing, drought-resistant variety. The growing season from germination to harvest is 75-80 days. The fruit is spherical, light green with wide dark green stripes, weighing 2-5 kg. The flesh is carmine red with a pink tint, grainy, tender, very juicy and sweet.
It is characterized by good transportability. The keeping quality is average. Relatively resistant to anthracnose and fusarium. Used for fresh consumption.
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Watermelon is grown in open ground and greenhouses on light soils. Sowing in open ground is carried out at the end of May. Sowing seedlings - in late April, early May. When the threat of frost has passed, the seedlings are planted in the ground (at the age of 30-35 days, in the phase of 3-4 true leaves) according to the scheme 80x200 cm.
As the plants grow, they form into one stem, removing side shoots, and leaving 2-3 ovaries. Further care consists in watering, fertilizing and loosening.