1, variety source: 84, which is 84 years. 1984, Professor Wu Mingzhu, academician of China Academy of Engineering and breeding expert of Hami melon research center of Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, invented this kind of watermelon, so the first two figures are to commemorate this historic year.
2. Variety characteristics: This variety has good fruit setting and moderate growth potential. It takes about 28-45 days from flowering to fruit ripening. The green skin is covered with dark green strips, and the fruit is round and beautiful. 8424 watermelon is much more delicious and juicy, sweet and refreshing than similar watermelons in terms of sweetness and juice content.
3. Yield: Zaojia 8424 watermelon is an early-maturing hybrid variety. The yield per mu is about 3000-4000 kg, the sugar content in the center is 12- 14, and the weight of a single melon is about 4-7 kg.
Matters needing attention in 8424 watermelon planting
1, site selection and soil preparation: 8424 Continuous cropping should be avoided in watermelon planting areas, otherwise diseases will occur. It is best to plant in the leeward, deep soil layer, loose and fertile place, and deep ploughing is needed before planting.
2. Sowing: 8424 watermelon needs to keep the ground temperature above 15 degrees when sowing. After sowing, it needs to be covered with a layer of plastic film, which can play the role of heat preservation and moisture retention and make it grow well.
3. Field management: When 8424 watermelons are maintained, they need to be fertilized in time. Be careful not to be too far away from the seedlings or too concentrated, otherwise it will affect the growth of the seedlings. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the situation that the weak seedlings are biased.
4.8424 Watermelon usually needs a good ventilation environment for maintenance, regular pruning to avoid pests and diseases, and sufficient sunshine during maintenance to have good growth.