Qilin watermelon is a newly cultivated scientific research variety. The following is a detailed introduction to the Qilin watermelon variety: 1. Basic information
Variety name: Kirin Watermelon
Distribution area: mainly distributed in southern China, including the Jiangsu Zhejiang Shanghai region, Fujian, Guangdong, Hainan, Xishuangbanna in Yunnan, and other places. Among them, Fujian Province, Guangdong Province, Zhejiang Province, and Jiangsu Province are the main production areas of Kirin watermelon, while the quality of Kirin watermelon produced in Hainan Province and Wenzhou area of Zhejiang Province is relatively good. 2、 Characteristic features
Appearance: The fruit is round in shape, with a green skin and a dark green base covered with fine floral stripes, giving it a beautiful appearance. Thin and tough skin, more resistant to transportation.
Fruit pulp: The fruit pulp comes in various colors, including bright yellow and red. The meat is crispy and tender without any residue, and the flesh near the skin is equally sweet as the center. The central sugar content is high and the taste is good.
Growth cycle: It only takes about 60 days from planting to flowering, and from flowering to harvesting, which is a short growth cycle.
Seed: Few or no seeds. 3、 Growing environment and planting techniques
Growth environment: Kirin watermelon has very high requirements for growth environment, soil, and sunlight. It needs sufficient sunlight and prefers well drained, fertile, and deep soil layers. Meanwhile, it is also relatively cold resistant and suitable for planting in spring or autumn.
Planting technique: Before planting, loosen the soil on the cultivated land and select plots that have not been planted for 5 to 7 years. During seedling cultivation, the seeds are placed in wet soil at a cultivation temperature of around 20-25 ℃, and germination takes about 7-10 days. After the seedlings have grown for about 2 to 3 months and the seedlings have grown to 6 to 7 leaves, they should be transplanted with a plant spacing between 1, 5, and 2 meters. During the growth period, it is necessary to keep the soil moist, fertilize and prune appropriately, and regularly eliminate pests and weeds. 4、 Quality and Taste
Quality: Qilin watermelon has excellent quality, is resistant to low temperature and weak light, has strong fruit setting ability, and has a wide adaptability.
Taste: Kirin watermelon has a crispy and juicy texture, delicate and residue free, unique flavor, high sugar content, and is deeply loved by consumers. 5、 Main varieties
Ice Sugar Kirin King: Do not branch, prune, or artificially pollinate after fruit has set. A miraculous watermelon variety with super early maturity, high quality, and special disease resistance, with a large fruit type and excellent quality. After about 22 days of fruit setting, it can be put on the market, with a single melon weight of about 8 kilograms, high and stable yield, no hollow, no cracked fruit, and no deformities. The flower skin and fruit peel are thin, hard, and resistant to transportation. The flesh is deep red and bright, with a smooth and juicy texture. The fibers are small, and the central sugar content can reach 14 degrees. The taste is good and the flavor is positive.
Qilin watermelon is a high-quality, high-yielding, and delicious watermelon variety that is deeply loved by consumers. During the planting process, it is important to choose suitable growth environments and soil conditions, and adopt scientific planting techniques and management measures to achieve better yield and quality.