Breeders have progressed so much forward, creating more and more new varieties that now even growing different crops in an absolutely inappropriate climate does not seem like something unusual. Today we will talk about growing watermelons in Siberia.
Seed selection
If this matter is not approached with particular seriousness, then besides the tops, the gardener will never see anything on his site.
If you set yourself the goal of getting a really high-quality crop, the weight of one fruit of which will be fifteen kilograms, then the following conditions will need to be met:
seeds must be frost-resistant;
future fruits should be early ripening.
Growing watermelon seedlings
Sowing watermelon seeds in open ground is a futile task. First, you need to germinate strong seedlings, which will subsequently go to the open space.
It is best to start the seed germination process in April so that by the first warm days the crop is ready to be moved outdoors.
Preparing the garden
You should think about the place where watermelons will grow in advance. As a rule, experts advise choosing an elevated area where excess moisture will not be afraid of fruits. Otherwise, decay of the root system may occur.
Removing excess ovaries
Even if a lot of ovaries are formed on the tops, there is no reason to hope that exactly this amount of ready-made fruits will have to be harvested soon. Do not forget that the Siberian climate is initially absolutely not suitable for such a culture. Therefore, by removing excess ovaries and leaving an adequate amount, the gardener will have more chances for a good harvest.
