Watermelon Bogatyrsky, seeds Gavrish Russian Bogatyr 1g

Medium late (90-95 days from germination to the first harvest) variety for growing in open ground (southern regions) and film greenhouses. Combines the excellent quality of large fruits with high yields even in unfavorable summer. The plant is powerful, climbing, the main lash is more than 5 m. The fruit is elongated spherical, with a pattern of dark green, almost black prickly stripes, the average weight is 5.2 kg (with good care up to 7-8 kg). The bark is thin, leathery. The pulp is bright red, fine-grained, honeyed, juicy, with a rich watermelon aroma. The variety is resistant to major diseases, the fruits are well stored (3 months after harvesting the fruits). Seedlings are sown at the end of April. Planting of seedlings – in late May – early June. Plants are tied to a trellis, all lateral shoots are removed to a height of 50 cm, subsequent ones are pinched over 1-3 leaves. It is possible to grow in a free culture in a spread. Planting scheme 70×150 cm. Watering is moderate, especially during the ripening period.