{"id":68670,"date":"2026-11-13T23:17:10","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T21:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agrozone.ee\/toode\/watermelon-baronesa-f1-5-seeds\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T23:17:53","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T21:17:53","slug":"watermelon-baronesa-f1-5-seeds","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/agrozone.ee\/en\/product\/watermelon-baronesa-f1-5-seeds\/","title":{"rendered":"Watermelon &#8216;Baronesa&#8217; F1, 5 seeds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"><span class=\"\">&#8216;Baronesa&#8217; F1 is an early hybrid variety originating from Poland,<\/span> which, thanks to its shorter growing season, is well-suited for cultivation even in Estonia&#8217;s unpredictable climate. Typical of an F1 hybrid, this variety stands out with higher vigor,<span class=\"\"> disease resistance, and more consistent yields than open-pollinated varieties.<\/span> The plant produces round fruits with classic dark green striped rinds,<span class=\"\"> reaching an impressive weight of 5 to 8 kilograms under favorable growing conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"4\">The flesh is deep red,<span class=\"\"> dense in texture,<\/span> exceptionally juicy, and high in sugar content,<span class=\"\"> making it ideal as a summer thirst-quencher or dessert.<\/span> The 5-seed packet contains the optimal quantity for establishing a family watermelon patch, providing a fresh, homegrown harvest straight from your garden.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"5\">Usage and Cultivation Instructions:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"6\">\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Sowing time and pre-cultivation:<\/b><span class=\"\"> Sow seeds indoors in March or April on a warm windowsill.<\/span> Sow each seed directly into an individual pot (approx. 10 cm in diameter), as watermelon&#8217;s delicate root system does not tolerate subsequent prick-out or transplant disturbance. The optimal germination temperature is +25&#8230;+28 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Sowing depth:<\/b> 2 cm.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Growing location:<\/b> Choose the warmest, sunniest spot in the garden protected from north winds. The soil must be light, fertile, and well-draining.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Outdoor planting:<\/b> Transplant outdoors only when the weather is consistently warm and all danger of frost has passed (late May or early June).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Planting spacing:<\/b> Space plants 40\u201390 cm apart in rows, with 100\u2013140 cm between rows. Watermelon is a vining plant that requires plenty of room to spread.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Harvesting:<\/b> Fruits ripen from July to September. Ripeness is indicated by the stem drying up and a dull, hollow sound when tapped.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"7\">Tips and recommendations:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"8\">\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\">Plant watermelon seedlings on black mulch film or weed barrier fabric. This warms the soil,<span class=\"\"> prevents weed growth, and keeps ripening fruits clean off the ground,<\/span> reducing the risk of rot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"><span class=\"\">To buffer against nighttime temperature fluctuations, cover plants with thicker garden fleece after planting out.<\/span><span class=\"\"> Be sure to remove the fleece during flowering<\/span><span class=\"\"> so pollinating insects can access the blossoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"><span class=\"\">For higher quality and larger fruits, leave 2\u20133 fruits per plant and pinch off the tips of the remaining shoots after fruit set.<\/span><span class=\"\"> This directs all the plant&#8217;s energy into developing and sweetening the existing melons.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8216;Baronesa&#8217; F1 is an early hybrid variety originating from Poland, which, thanks to its shorter growing season, is well-suited for cultivation even in Estonia&#8217;s unpredictable climate. 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